Busy Bee Learning Center
Busy Bee Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Palmview, TX, licensed for up to 51 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times. Inspectors recorded 33 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 33). None of them came in the last 12 months. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 16 centers in Palmview and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.
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Certificates for health/safety trainings were not available for review for two out of four staff records reviewed.
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;
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.
An infant observed sitting at a kidney shaped table did not have the safety straps fastened.
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.
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?).
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.
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.
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;
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.
Two caregivers obtained their CPR training online.
A pre-k child was observed napping on a floor mat in the carpet area during other activities.
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.
An infant was observed sleeping on a floor bouncer for an undetermined amount of time.
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.
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.
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.
Three caregivers that conduct transportation did not have current training in transportation safety.
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.
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?).
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.
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.
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.
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was located in the trunk and not secured in the passenger compartment and accessible to the caregiver.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
Time sheets were not maintained for a caregiver present at the operation.
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.
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.
About this center
Common questions
Does Busy Bee Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Busy Bee Learning Center’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Busy Bee Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Busy Bee Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Busy Bee Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Palmview, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Busy Bee Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 10, 2022: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Busy Bee Learning Center compare with other daycares in Palmview?
It is #16 of 16 centers in Palmview by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Busy Bee Learning Center last inspected?
Aug 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1681326 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.