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Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos

4 critical, 12 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 1, 2026.

4766 N State Highway 123 Bldg 100, San Marcos, TX 78666 · (512) 945-0905

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsSan Marcos licensed centers, n=25

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 8 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 1, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

68% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 8

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2025Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 39

Texas HHSC operation #1816844 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

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2026
Jun 1, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The fire extinguishers have not been inspected in recent months. They were inspected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 1, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The fire extinguishers have not been inspected in recent months. They were inspected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 1, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The fire extinguishers have not been inspected in recent months. They were inspected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 1, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The fire extinguishers have not been inspected in recent months. They were inspected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a).
Jan 30, 2026 to May 13, 20268 inspections and 4 investigations
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- May 9, 2026 complaint investigation
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- May 9, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 30, 2026 inspection
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2025
Jul 3, 2025 to Dec 23, 202520 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Dec 23, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 22, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Dec 5, 2025 inspection
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- Oct 7, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 3, 2025 inspection

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Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcos this page	Infant–School	39	7a–5:30p	4 crit·12 ser
A. Washington Child Development Center	Infant–Pre-K	109	7:30a–3p	4 ser
Blanco Vista Eac YMCA	School	85	3p–6:30p	Clear
First Step Inc	Infant–School	71	7:15a–5:30p	4 ser
First Steps To Big Dreams	Infant–Pre-K	42	7a–5:30p	No findings
First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool	Infant–School	92	7:30a–6p	8 crit·4 ser
Giggle and Grow San Marcos	Infant–School	74	6:30a–6p	16 crit·40 ser·4 min

Thistle Bee Discovery San Marcosthis page
Infant–School · 39 places4 crit·12 ser
A. Washington Child Development Center
Infant–Pre-K · 109 places4 ser
Blanco Vista Eac YMCA
School · 85 placesClear
First Step Inc
Infant–School · 71 places4 ser
First Steps To Big Dreams
Infant–Pre-K · 42 placesNo findings
First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool
Infant–School · 92 places8 crit·4 ser
Giggle and Grow San Marcos
Infant–School · 74 places16 crit·40 ser·4 min