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Busy Bee

1207 N Alabama Rd, Wharton, TX 77488 · Wharton County
Conditions on permit1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Busy Bee is a licensed child care center in Wharton, TX, licensed for up to 37 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (8 of 28). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Wharton and better than 9% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 9%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#5 of 5 centers in Wharton
3High risk
17Medium High risk
7Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
28 citations from 15 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 19, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJul 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 10, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundOct 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications8
Health & medication5
Staff ratios4
Food & feeding4
Building & playground safety4
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumMar 19, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
3 children enrolled more than 1 year did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2026
MediumMar 19, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
2 staff files were unavailable for review.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
HighMar 19, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was present without an active background check.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2026
Medium HighMar 19, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One caregiver counted in ratio and present with children had first aid/cpr that expired in February 2026.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2025
MediumJul 16, 2024InspectionOther standards
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
The operation has not provided to parents a copy of the parent's rights form as required.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2024
HighJul 16, 2024InspectionSleep safety
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
The operation did not have a pre-employment affidavit for 2 employees hired after September 2023.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2024
Medium HighAug 21, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks §746.3301(a)
Children were still not served all items listed on the menu.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2023
Medium HighAug 21, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids §746.3415(7)
The director did not wash her hands in between wiping two children's noses.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2023
HighAug 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
There was no documentation for proof of testing on smoke detectors or CO detectors for the months of June or July.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
Medium HighAug 15, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
A caregiver hired in July 2023 did not have proof of completion of orientation prior to be alone with children.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2023
Medium HighAug 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Multiple infants were observed in bucket chairs without the provided straps being used.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
MediumAug 15, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director was unable to provide proof of training in the following topics obtained in the most recently completed training year:Emergency preparedness;Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations;Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2023
Medium HighAug 15, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks §746.3301(a)
Children were not served all items listed on the menu including the fruit and vegetable.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
Medium HighAug 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
There was no proof of a fire conducted in the month of June.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
Medium HighMay 30, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was in a room with 9 children aged 10 to 12 months with a specified age group of 12 to 17 months, putting the room over ratio by 4.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2023
MediumMay 23, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP §746.3301(g)
Juice was served during lunch that was not 100% fruit juice.
Correction verified May 30, 2023
Medium HighMay 23, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was in a room with 7 children aged 10 to 20 months with a specified age group of 12 to 17 months, putting the room over ratio by 2. One caregiver had 20 children with a specified age group of 3, putting the room over ratio by 5.
Correction verified May 30, 2023
Medium HighMay 23, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids §746.3415(7)
The director was observed wiping a nose and not washing their hands. A caregiver was observed changing diapers and not washing hands in between changes.
Correction verified May 30, 2023
Medium HighApr 10, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
The operation did not submit the required immunization corrections to DSHS by the required compliance date.
Correction verified May 23, 2023
Medium HighOct 3, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
The director obtained 19 of the required 30 hours of training during her most recently completed training year.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022
MediumOct 3, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 child did not have the most up to date immunization record on file at the operation.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2022
Medium HighOct 3, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
A caregiver hired in July 2022 did not have proof of orientation in their personnel file.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2022
Medium HighOct 7, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
There are five ceiling tiles that are damaged with water spots.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2021
Medium HighOct 7, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver had 6 children and a specified age group of 12-17 months.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2021
MediumOct 7, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Three staff members were missing the following training topics: food allergy response, handling and disposing of hazardous material, and administering medication training.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2021
Medium HighOct 7, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
An infant's bottle was not labeled.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2021
Medium HighOct 7, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The transportation driver did not have annual transportation training.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity37 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 24, 2016
DirectorTamera Mcgrew
Phone9795321754
State operation #1617781

Common questions

Does Busy Bee take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Busy Bee’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Busy Bee accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Busy Bee had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 19, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Busy Bee compare with other daycares in Wharton?

It is #5 of 5 centers in Wharton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 9% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Busy Bee last inspected?

Mar 19, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 77488

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1617781 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.