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Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos

4766 N State Highway 123 Bldg 100, San Marcos, TX 786665.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
39
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
year first permitted
2025
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About Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos

Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos is a licensed child care center in San Marcos, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 17, 2025, for up to 39 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
39 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hays County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Hays County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$189
Home daycare$172

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$160

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
39 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1816844
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 1, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “One infant's feeding form had not been reviewed or updated since 4/2/2026. This was corrected at inspection when the parent picked up their child and updated the child's feeding form.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “The fire extinguishers have not been inspected in recent months. They were inspected during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a) - Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detectors-Inspection of CO System

      “The carbon monoxide detector had not been inspected and tested. The detector was tested during the inspection and was in working order.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “The smoke detectors had not been inspected. The detector was tested during the inspection and was in working order.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos

Is Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 17, 2025.

When was Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos care for?

39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 945-0905 to ask.

What is Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos' phone number?

(512) 945-0905.

Where is Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos?

4766 N State Highway 123 Bldg 100, San Marcos, TX 78666. The nearest other daycare we list is SuperStars Enrichment @ Rodriguez, 3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).