Little Beavers Daycare
205 N SWENSON ST, Falls City, TX 78113 · Karnes County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 26
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Vi Malone
- Phone
- (830) 224-3031
- Regulated since
- Oct 16, 2009
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 420448 · number 948626
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver has not completed all her Pre-Service training and was working in a classroom. Her start date was 7/31/26. The caregiver states she is nearly completed, and the center did not have what Pre-service hours she has completed on file.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
A Little Einstein musical soother was observed strapped to the crib.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-03.
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Safety & premises
There was a fire extinguisher observed in the infant room that was not serviced.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-24. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
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Illness & medication
One child's file, an 11 month-old infant, had no immunization records in his file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-24. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver that required pre-service did not have it in the personnel file.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
One out of four children's records reviewed was lacking the parent's signature and information under the authorization of emergency medical.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Other
Three out of four children's files reviewed was lacking a response to the special needs question.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Other
Two out of four children's files did not have a date of admission.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Records & paperwork
Four of the staff members files reviewed did not have a copy of the high school diploma or it's equivalent in the file.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-11. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director's qualifications have not been renewed.
HHSC 746.1057 — Director Certificate Not Renewed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-18.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A swaddle sleeper was observed to be in one of the play yards and the caregiver indicated she had just removed it from the child after waking from his nap *CI - This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers were notified that children should not be swaddled per minimum standards.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-08.
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Other
On the playground it was observed that there was not an adequate amount of loose-fill around the slides.
HHSC 746.4907(b) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-22. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Safety & premises
There were no documented fire drills for 2023 available for review.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
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Other Serious
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Aug 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four personnel files were reviewed, and one CPR certification was missing from the required files
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-16. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A seven month old infant was allowed to sleep in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-11. Correction verified 2022-04-25.
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Other Serious
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Mar 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A lysol container was left on shelf within the child's reach.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Other
An electrical USB cord was low near the ground accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701(2) — Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One infant was observed to remain in a restrictive device for twenty one minutes which exceeds the maximum time allowed of fifteen minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Staff background & training
There were two training cups of milk in the refrigerator which were no labeled with child's name.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Supervision & ratios
There was uncovered ice cream being stored in the refrigerator. This was corrected at inspection when the ice cream was thrown away.
HHSC 746.3317(8) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver did not wash one infant's hands after diaper changing.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Other Serious
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