Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.47
- Local median
- 0.45
Busy Bee
1207 N ALABAMA RD, Wharton, TX 77488-3303
- Operation number:
- 1617781
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Wharton
- Capacity:
- 37
- License effective:
- October 24, 2016
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9795321754
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Busy Bee from October 7, 2021 through March 19, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 19, 2026 and involved background screening.
Health or food records was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 28
- Higher-concern violations
- 20
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 14 local median in Wharton County
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 23%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 30%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.94
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 16, 2024March 19, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 2 staff files were unavailable for review.
- Correction deadline
- March 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
- Official code
- 746.801(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3 children enrolled more than 1 year did not have a health statement on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 25, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One caregiver counted in ratio and present with children had first aid/cpr that expired in February 2026.
- Correction deadline
- April 3, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 24, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver was present without an active background check.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 20, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
- Correction deadline
- January 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 31, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operation did not have a pre-employment affidavit for 2 employees hired after September 2023.
- Correction deadline
- July 16, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 31, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
- Official code
- HRC 42.0563
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- The operation has not provided to parents a copy of the parent's rights form as required.
- Correction deadline
- July 19, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 31, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
- Official code
- HRC 42.04271
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The director did not wash her hands in between wiping two children's noses.
- Correction deadline
- August 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 29, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
- Official code
- 746.3415(7)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Children were still not served all items listed on the menu.
- Correction deadline
- August 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 29, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 746.3301(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Multiple infants were observed in bucket chairs without the provided straps being used.
- Correction deadline
- August 15, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
- Official code
- 746.2407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no documentation for proof of testing on smoke detectors or CO detectors for the months of June or July.
- Correction deadline
- August 15, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
- Official code
- 746.5319
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no proof of a fire conducted in the month of June.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver hired in July 2023 did not have proof of completion of orientation prior to be alone with children.
- Correction deadline
- August 17, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 29, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director was unable to provide proof of training in the following topics obtained in the most recently completed training year:Emergency preparedness;Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations;Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 22, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
- Official code
- 746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Children were not served all items listed on the menu including the fruit and vegetable.
- Correction deadline
- August 15, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 746.3301(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- One caregiver was in a room with 9 children aged 10 to 12 months with a specified age group of 12 to 17 months, putting the room over ratio by 4.
- Correction deadline
- May 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The director was observed wiping a nose and not washing their hands. A caregiver was observed changing diapers and not washing hands in between changes.
- Correction deadline
- May 23, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
- Official code
- 746.3415(7)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- One caregiver was in a room with 7 children aged 10 to 20 months with a specified age group of 12 to 17 months, putting the room over ratio by 2. One caregiver had 20 children with a specified age group of 3, putting the room over ratio by 5.
- Correction deadline
- May 23, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Juice was served during lunch that was not 100% fruit juice.
- Correction deadline
- May 23, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
- Official code
- 746.3301(g)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The operation did not submit the required immunization corrections to DSHS by the required compliance date.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 23, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver hired in July 2022 did not have proof of orientation in their personnel file.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 10, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
- Official code
- 746.1301(1)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director obtained 19 of the required 30 hours of training during her most recently completed training year.
- Correction deadline
- October 17, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(6)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 1 child did not have the most up to date immunization record on file at the operation.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- One caregiver had 6 children and a specified age group of 12-17 months.
- Correction deadline
- October 7, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 15, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- There are five ceiling tiles that are damaged with water spots.
- Correction deadline
- October 21, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
- Official code
- 746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- An infant's bottle was not labeled.
- Correction deadline
- October 11, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 15, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
- Official code
- 746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The transportation driver did not have annual transportation training.
- Correction deadline
- October 14, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 15, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
- Official code
- 746.1316(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Three staff members were missing the following training topics: food allergy response, handling and disposing of hazardous material, and administering medication training.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)