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Busy Bee Academy

1116 Highway 71 W, Bastrop, TX 78602 · Bastrop County
Accepts child care subsidies

Busy Bee Academy is a licensed child care center in Bastrop, TX, licensed for up to 130 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (5 of 16). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #20 of 20 centers in Bastrop and better than 35% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 35%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#20 of 20 centers in Bastrop
1High risk
8Medium High risk
6Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 15 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication5
Food & feeding3
Building & playground safety3
Records & paperwork3
Staff ratios2

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 2, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The infant feeding instructions were not updated for the month of June.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2026
MediumJun 26, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
One child's prescribed medication was found to be expired as of November 2023.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2024
Medium HighMay 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There was a bottle of disinfecting spray on the floor in an area used by children. It was moved during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
Medium HighMay 23, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
Two caregivers stated they only use soapy water to clean the diaper changing surface.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
Medium HighMay 23, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Two staff members stated that they have been changing infant diapers directly on the carpeted floor.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
Medium LowAug 24, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Four caregivers did not have a notarized licensing affidavit for applicants for employment.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2023
MediumAug 24, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - License §746.401(1)
The operation did not have their license posted.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2023
Medium HighMar 10, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The toddler classroom had one teacher to 12 children making them out of ratio. During the inspection one child was moved to another room making both classrooms in ratio.
Correction verified Mar 29, 2023
Medium HighMar 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
The most recent fire inspection was not avaialble for review.
Correction verified Mar 29, 2023
MediumMar 10, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Out of 11 infants enrolled 6 did not have up to date written feeding instructions.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2023
Medium HighMar 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The fence in the toddler play area has peeling paint that is accessible to the children.
Correction verified Mar 29, 2023
HighMar 10, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning supplies was stored under sinks without child locks having it be accessible to children. *This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies and removed and placed out of reach of the children.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 10, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Out of nine staff employeed three files were not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 29, 2023
Medium HighApr 7, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
The child's action plan was reviewed. The doctor signature was on the form and the date was missing. The parent's signature and date was missing from the form given permission to give medication.
Correction verified May 5, 2022
Medium HighApr 7, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records §746.801(7)
The child's medication records were not available.
Correction verified May 5, 2022
MediumApr 1, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
The operation has failed to follow up within 7 days after an employee was no longer employed at the operation. Th caregivers last day at the operation was 3/11/2022 according to the director. According to the on line background check, the caregiver was listed employed at another operation as well as Busy Bee Academy. The caregiver was inactivated during the today inspection and validated on 4/1/2022.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity130 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 12, 2017
DirectorSarah Buie
Phone5124126363
State operation #1627657

Common questions

Does Busy Bee Academy take infants?

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

What are Busy Bee Academy’s hours?

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

Does Busy Bee Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Busy Bee Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 10, 2023: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Busy Bee Academy compare with other daycares in Bastrop?

It is #20 of 20 centers in Bastrop by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 35% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Busy Bee Academy last inspected?

Jun 2, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1627657 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.