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Busy Barn Child Care

25382 IPES RD, Splendora, TX 77372-4049

Operation number:
1723058
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Montgomery
Capacity:
105
License effective:
December 8, 2021
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2813991132
Email:
ashleysmall87@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for Busy Barn Child Care from August 25, 2021 through June 18, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 28, 2025 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
14

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 12 local median in Montgomery County

Compared to 182 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.14
Local median
0.63

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
57%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
39%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.91

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the health inspection expired on 07/29/2025. Note: A new health inspection was requested.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An infant (5 month old) was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib on. Note: Picture was taken, and this was corrected when the bib was taken off.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had three tears. Note: Picture was taken and this was replaced at inspection and corrected.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three out of ten personnel files reviewed did not have the education documentation on file.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
I observed children's Tylenol that was expired. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
Official code
746.3805(b)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
I observed the service tags for three extinguishers in the building that were not punched to document that they were serviced in Feb. of 2022.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
I evaluated 9 children's records. I observed the following: 1. One child did not have any information indicating whether he/she has special needs.** 2. One child did not have documentation of an address for the emergency contact person.** 4. One child did not have documentation of hearing and vision screening. **NOTE: These records were corrected during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
I observed one caregiver supervising 29 school-age children. The required child/caregiver ratio for school-age children is 1 caregiver for every 26 children.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
I observed that a caregiver supervising a group of 4 yr. olds during naptime did not have a correct count of the number of children in her group.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
I observed that the orientation statement on the personnel information record had not been signed by the employee in 2 out of 4 personnel records evaluated. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
I observed that the first aid kits on the vans used for transportation did not include thermometers.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
I observed a bottle of children't cold medication that expired in August of 2021. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
I observed a group of school-age children eating snack without first washing their hands.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
I did not observe a date of admission documented in 1 out of 10 children's records evaluated. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
I observed an infant bottle and jar of baby food that were not labeled with the children's names. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
I observed feeding instructions that have not been updated in the last 30 days for an infant who is not yet eating table food.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)