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Little Beavers Daycare

205 N Swenson St, Falls City, TX 78113 · Karnes County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Little Beavers Daycare is a licensed child care center in Falls City, TX, licensed for up to 26 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 21). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 6 centers in Karnes County and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#5 of 6 centers in Karnes County
5High risk
11Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
21 citations from 16 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundMar 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications5
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication3
Other standards3
Records & paperwork3
Sleep safety2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumSep 3, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's file, an 11 month-old infant, had no immunization records in his file.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
Medium HighSep 3, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
There was a fire extinguisher observed in the infant room that was not serviced.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2026
Medium HighSep 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
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.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
HighSep 3, 2026InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
A Little Einstein musical soother was observed strapped to the crib.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 4, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
A caregiver that required pre-service did not have it in the personnel file.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
Medium HighMar 4, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
Three out of four children's files reviewed was lacking a response to the special needs question.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
Medium LowMar 4, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
Two out of four children's files did not have a date of admission.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
MediumMar 4, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Four of the staff members files reviewed did not have a copy of the high school diploma or it's equivalent in the file.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
HighMar 4, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
One out of four children's records reviewed was lacking the parent's signature and information under the authorization of emergency medical.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
LowApr 5, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Certificate Not Renewed §746.1057
The director's qualifications have not been renewed.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2023
Medium HighMar 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
There were no documented fire drills for 2023 available for review.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2023
Medium HighMar 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt §746.4907(b)
On the playground it was observed that there was not an adequate amount of loose-fill around the slides.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2023
HighMar 8, 2023InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 2, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
Four personnel files were reviewed, and one CPR certification was missing from the required files
Correction verified Aug 15, 2022
HighApr 11, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
A seven month old infant was allowed to sleep in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2022
Medium HighMar 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered §746.3701(2)
An electrical USB cord was low near the ground accessible to children.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022
Medium HighMar 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A lysol container was left on shelf within the child's reach.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022
Medium HighFeb 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food §746.3317(8)
There was uncovered ice cream being stored in the refrigerator. This was corrected at inspection when the ice cream was thrown away.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler §746.2505(4)(A)
There were two training cups of milk in the refrigerator which were no labeled with child's name.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022
Medium HighFeb 25, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
The caregiver did not wash one infant's hands after diaper changing.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022
HighFeb 25, 2022InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
One infant was observed to remain in a restrictive device for twenty one minutes which exceeds the maximum time allowed of fifteen minutes.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity26 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 16, 2009
DirectorVi Malone
Phone8302243031
State operation #948626

Common questions

Does Little Beavers Daycare take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Little Beavers Daycare’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Beavers Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Little Beavers Daycare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Beavers Daycare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes Falls City, is $42.00 a day for infants, $40.40 a day for toddlers and $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Beavers Daycare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 3, 2026: “Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Beavers Daycare compare with other daycares in Karnes County?

It is #5 of 6 centers in Karnes County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Beavers Daycare last inspected?

Sep 3, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 948626 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.