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Busy Hands Early Learning Center

3335 S DAKOTA AVE, Brownsville, TX 78521-6403

Operation number:
852178
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Cameron
Capacity:
56
License effective:
March 15, 2006
Hours:
06:30 AM-09:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Phone:
9565465395
Email:
busyhands005@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 12 available inspections for Busy Hands Early Learning Center from November 12, 2021 through July 31, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on July 9, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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
12

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78521

Compared to 42 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.42
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.36

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two files reviewed for employees who were hired after September 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.901(5)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The results of a background check on a caregiver who was alone with children have not been received. The background check was requested on 08/04/2022.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 10, 2022
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
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information gained during the investigation children in the toddler classroom were out of control on 05/24/2022.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 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: Staff training
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that a person who is routinely in charge of children does not have a high school diploma.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information found during an investigation an employee at the operation lost her patience when dealing with children in care.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)