Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.67
Busy Bees Learning Center
6760 W Highway 40, Ocala, FL 34482
- License:
- C05MA0230
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 49
- License expiration:
- December 12, 2026
Typical cost: $997 - $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$997 - $1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $46.00 - $50.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Marion County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Busy Bees Learning Center from February 27, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 30, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Four later inspections, from July 7, 2025 through June 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in Ocala
Compared to 83 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.31
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 31, 2025June 30, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that seams in the vinyl flooring is peeling up from the floor causing a tripping hazard. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [playhouse has cracks]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed playhouse with cracks on the inside, the roof was broken and cracked covered with a tarp. Staff removed from playground at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- It was found that the diapering area in the first front classroom and second classroom bathroom diapering area did not hand hygiene procedures posted. The Provider posted the hygiene procedures by the diapering area in bathroom and front classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a hand hygiene procedure should be posted in the food preparation, diapering and toileting area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for maintaining outdoor play equipment to ensure it stays in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 noted that a piece of outdoor play equipment required repair. Asking about the current maintenance routine helps parents understand how the facility monitors the condition of play areas.
- Context
- The equipment was removed from the playground at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current approach to keeping the facility's interior, such as flooring, in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2025 identified an area of the facility that needed repair. This question allows the provider to explain their process for identifying and addressing facility maintenance needs.
- Context
- A correction was due by July 30, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff members are consistently following and posting hygiene procedures in areas like diapering and food preparation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that sanitation and facility condition topics have been noted in more than one report. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains consistent hygiene standards.
Related violations
General question
What steps do you take to communicate with parents about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between staff and families is essential for a smooth transition and daily care. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed about their child's day.
General question
How do you handle staff training to ensure everyone is up to date on the latest safety and sanitation guidelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ongoing training is a key part of maintaining a high standard of care. Understanding the center's approach to staff development provides insight into how they prioritize the well-being of the children.