Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.3
- Local median
- 1.38
Busy Bee Learning Center
1818 W LOOP 374 STE 5, Palmview, TX 78572-9797
- Operation number:
- 1681326
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Hidalgo
- Capacity:
- 51
- License effective:
- April 26, 2019
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9565190000
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Busy Bee Learning Center from April 13, 2022 through August 4, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 21, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 33
- Higher-concern violations
- 19
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78572
Compared to 53 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 42%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.94
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 5, 2023August 21, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 5, 2023August 21, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list has not been reviewed. .
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 28, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
- Official code
- 746.4135(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Certificates for health/safety trainings were not available for review for two out of four staff records reviewed.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 28, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
- Official code
- 746.901(6)
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect;
- Correction deadline
- September 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 23, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(26)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The activity plan posted in the toddler room was not current. The date on the activity plan were 8/26 -30/2024. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection when a current activity plan was posted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
- Official code
- 746.2205(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in the toddler room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the diagram was posted near the entrance of the room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
- Official code
- 746.5207(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- An infant observed sitting at a kidney shaped table did not have the safety straps fastened.
- Correction deadline
- October 5, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
- Official code
- 746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A hole was observed on a wall in the afterschool room. The hole measured 3 1/2 inches wide and 3 inches high and was accessible to children in care.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2023
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: Environmental health
- Report finding
- Six school age children did not have their hands washed before eating their snack, after arriving to operation. NOTE: This was addressed with the caregiver during the inspection and children were directed to wash their hands.
- Correction deadline
- October 5, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
- Official code
- 746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Several electrical outlets were observed in the pre-k room without a safety cover. One electrical outlet was observed in the toddler room without a safety cover. Television cords were observed hanging connected to an extension cord. This posed a safety hazard as the electrical outlets and television cords were within children's reach. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as safety covers were placed on the electrical outlets and the television cords were removed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. (4) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (5) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); and (6) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction;
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 3/26/2022-3/25/2023 on the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?).
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two caregivers obtained their CPR training online.
- Correction deadline
- October 12, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- An infant was observed sleeping on a floor bouncer for an undetermined amount of time.
- Correction deadline
- November 10, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
- Official code
- 746.2426
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A child's admission form was missing the following information: A statement of the child s special care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, existing illness, previous serious illness and injuries, hospitalizations during the past 12 months, and any medications prescribed for continuous, long-term use; and A signed statement from the parent giving the name and address of a health-care professional who has examined the child within the past year stating that the child is able to participate in the program.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A pre-k child was observed napping on a floor mat in the carpet area during other activities.
- Correction deadline
- November 10, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2909(2) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Set Up During Other Activities
- Official code
- 746.2909(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two caregivers did not complete 24 clock hours of pre-service training in the specific required topics. A caregiver with a DOE 4/4/2022 was missing 4 clock hours of training and a caregiver with DOE 3/02/2022 was missing 7 clock hours of training.
- Correction deadline
- August 19, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 13, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(2)(A)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Time sheets were not maintained for a caregiver present at the operation.
- Correction deadline
- April 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
- Official code
- 746.801(5)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 2 of 6 children's files reviewed were missing the child's current immunization record. 3 of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the address, and telephone number of the child s physician or an emergency-care facility. A child's record reviewed was missing the parent's authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment. A child's record reviewed was missing the name and telephone number of the school that a school-age child attends. A child's record reviewed was missing the Vision and hearing screening results.
- Correction deadline
- April 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 19, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 3 of 5 personnel records reviewed were missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form. 2 of 5 personnel records reviewed were missing a statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Operational policies; and Personnel policies. A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation. The director had an expired driver's license.
- Correction deadline
- April 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- There was no documentation available for review to verify that a crib in the infant room met applicable federal rules at Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1219or 1220, concerning Safety Standards for Full Size Baby Crib".
- Correction deadline
- April 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(9)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Infant daily reports were not being completed or shared with parents on a daily basis. The last daily report available for review was dated 4/8/2022.
- Correction deadline
- April 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
- Official code
- 746.2431
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not ensure that children in the after school room were not out of control. Children were observed running around the running and sitting under tables. No activities were provided by the caregiver.
- Correction deadline
- April 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
- Official code
- 746.1203(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Three caregivers that conduct transportation did not have current training in transportation safety.
- Correction deadline
- April 14, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 19, 2022
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
- A caregiver with DOE 5/30/2018 was missing 12 clock hours of annual training. A caregiver with DOE 3/26/2021 was missing annual training on the following topics: Emergency preparedness; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
- Correction deadline
- April 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Children were not being provided with outdoor play twice a day. According to the center director the children did not go out to the outdoor playground this morning due to it being too windy outside.
- Correction deadline
- April 14, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
- Official code
- 746.2206(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operational policies reviewed were incomplete. The following information was missing: The Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. The procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center s operation and activities.
- Correction deadline
- April 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 25, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A pack of plastic edging stakes were observed on the ground in the outdoor playground. This posed a safety hazard as the plastic stakes were accessible to children. The artificial grass rug on the outdoor playground was not secured and presented a tripping hazard for children when playing outdoors.
- Correction deadline
- April 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was located in the trunk and not secured in the passenger compartment and accessible to the caregiver.
- Correction deadline
- April 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
- Official code
- 746.5617(a)(5)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The first aid kit in the transportation vehicle was incomplete. The following items were missing: 1.Adhesive tape; 2. cotton balls; and 3.thermometer Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the missing items were obtained and included in the first aid kit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Expired milk was served to children during the lunch meal. Several milk gallons stored in the refrigerator had an expiration date of 4/11/2022.
- Correction deadline
- April 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 5, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
- Official code
- 746.3317
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms, and Parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers were not available in the transportation binder for two children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required forms were obtained and included in the transportation binder.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
- Official code
- 746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Several children's disposable face masks and a used band-aid were observed in the outdoor play ground accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the face masks and used band-aid were disposed of.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A slide that required surfacing was observed in the children's outdoor playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the slide was removed from the playground.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
- Official code
- 746.4901(a)