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Busy Bee Learning Center
Licensed child care center
1818 W Loop 374 Ste 5
Palmview, TX 78572
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- Provider Category
- Childcare
- Location
- Palmview, TX
- Record Period
- 2022–2026
- Source Documents
- 11
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 10 licensing visits from April 2022 to August 2026, HHSC cited 33 deficiencies at Busy Bee Learning Center; 33 have a recorded correction.
- Visits
- 10
- 2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
- Deficiencies
- 33
- Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
- Corrected
- 33
- Of 33 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
- Investigations
- 0
- Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them
Deficiencies by Year
- Deficiencies
- Of which, high risk
* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Deficiencies | Of which, high risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 21 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 33 of 33 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
- HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
- No investigation appears in this window. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- The latest inspection, August 4, 2026, recorded no deficiencies.
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Busy Bee Learning Center
- Address
- 1818 W Loop 374 Ste 5, Palmview, TX 78572
- Operation Number
- TX-1681326
- License Type
- Licensed child care center
- Licensed Capacity
- 51 children
- Permit
- Full Permit
- Ages Served
- infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten, school age
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Record Window
- November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- 2026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121667
- 2025
Inspection
2 deficiencies
- 746.4135(a)Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe productsMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 28, 2025
- 746.901(6)Required Personnel Records -Training HoursMedium riskCorrected Aug 28, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121666
- 2024
Inspection
2 deficiencies
- 746.2205(a)(1)Written Activity Plan - Group Name and DatesMedium riskCorrected Sep 16, 2024
- 746.501(a)(26)Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and NeglectMedium riskCorrected Sep 20, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121665
- 2023
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121664
- 2023
Inspection
8 deficiencies
- 746.1315(b)(1)CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 12, 2023
- 746.3417(1)Children Handwashing Before EatingMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 5, 2023
- 746.4501(b)Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerMedium riskCorrected Oct 5, 2023
- 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 5, 2023
- 746.3407(9)Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 13, 2023
- 746.1311(a)Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Oct 13, 2023
- 746.5207(b)Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each RoomMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 5, 2023
- 746.1309(a)Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Oct 13, 2023
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121663
- 2022
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121662
- 2022
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.2426Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceHigh riskCorrected Nov 10, 2022
- 746.2909(2)Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Set Up During Other ActivitiesMedium riskCorrected Nov 10, 2022
- 746.603(a)Children's Records MaintainedMedium riskCorrected Nov 15, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121661
- 2022
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.1301(2)(A)Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 19, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121660
- 2022
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121659
- 2022
Inspection
17 deficiencies
- 746.2409(a)(9)Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal RulesHigh riskCorrected Apr 15, 2022
- 746.2206(1)Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play OpportunitiesMedium riskCorrected Apr 14, 2022
- 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 13, 2022
- 746.4003(a)First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitMedium riskCorrected Apr 13, 2022
- 746.2431Infant Daily Report - Share with ParentMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 13, 2022
- 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Apr 25, 2022
- 746.5617(a)(2)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationHigh riskCorrected Apr 13, 2022
- 746.4901(a)Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 13, 2022
- 746.603(a)Children's Records MaintainedMedium riskCorrected Apr 22, 2022
- 746.1316(a)Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 14, 2022
- 746.5617(a)(5)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherHigh riskCorrected Apr 15, 2022
- 746.201(1)Policies Comply with RulesHigh riskCorrected Apr 22, 2022
- 746.1203(5)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in ControlMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 13, 2022
- 746.801(5)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceMedium riskCorrected Apr 13, 2022
- 746.3317Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 13, 2022
- 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 13, 2022
- 746.1309(a)Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Apr 22, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121658
Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1309(a) in April 2022 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
22222222222323242526746.1309(a) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 2
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.3701 in April 2022 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
22222222222323242526746.3701 across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 3
Children's Records Maintained, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a) in April 2022 and November 2022. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records Maintained. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
22222222222323242526746.603(a) across all 10 visits, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
What changed after 746.1309(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
- 02
What changed after 746.3701 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 03
What changed after 746.603(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Children's Records Maintained: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
- 04
What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?
Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.
- 05
Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?
HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.
- Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1681326
Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121658
Visit Apr 13, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121659
Visit May 5, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121660
Visit Aug 15, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121661
Visit Nov 10, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121662
Visit Nov 21, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121663
Visit Oct 5, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121664
Visit Nov 2, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121665
Visit Sep 16, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121666
Visit Aug 21, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121667
Visit Aug 4, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026
- This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
- Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
- HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Inspector narratives
- Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
- Enforcement actions
- HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
- Complaints not investigated
- Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
- Staff qualifications and turnover
- Not part of the published licensing record.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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