Busy Bee Learning Center
Licensed Center · Palmview, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1681326
Busy Bee Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued April 26, 2019. In the state's 60-month public window it has 10 inspections on record with 33 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 26, 2019
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
51 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1818 W Loop 374 Ste 5, Palmview, TX 78572-9797
The 60-month record
10
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
33
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 14 · Medium 14 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Inspection | 8 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Inspection | 3 |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 5, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Inspection | 17 |
Deficiency records
August 21, 2025 Standard § 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list has not been reviewed. .
Corrected: August 28, 2025
August 21, 2025 Standard § 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Certificates for health/safety trainings were not available for review for two out of four staff records reviewed.
Corrected: August 28, 2025
September 16, 2024 Standard § 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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;
Corrected: September 20, 2024
October 5, 2023 Standard § 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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?).
Corrected: October 13, 2023
October 5, 2023 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers obtained their CPR training online.
Corrected: October 12, 2023
October 5, 2023 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 13, 2023
October 5, 2023 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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;
Corrected: October 13, 2023
October 5, 2023 Standard § 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023 Standard § 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
An infant observed sitting at a kidney shaped table did not have the safety straps fastened.
Corrected: October 5, 2023
November 10, 2022 Standard § 746.2909(2) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Set Up During Other Activities
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A pre-k child was observed napping on a floor mat in the carpet area during other activities.
Corrected: November 10, 2022
November 10, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 15, 2022
November 10, 2022 Standard § 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was observed sleeping on a floor bouncer for an undetermined amount of time.
Corrected: November 10, 2022
August 15, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 19, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
High Verbatim from the agency record
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".
Corrected: April 15, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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?).
Corrected: April 22, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 22, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 14, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three caregivers that conduct transportation did not have current training in transportation safety.
Corrected: April 14, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Time sheets were not maintained for a caregiver present at the operation.
Corrected: April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 25, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 22, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was located in the trunk and not secured in the passenger compartment and accessible to the caregiver.
Corrected: April 15, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 13, 2022
About these records
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