Busy Hands Early Learning Center
Busy Hands Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, TX, licensed for up to 56 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (1 of 5). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #55 of 106 centers in Brownsville and better than 61% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
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Two files reviewed for employees who were hired after September 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit.
The results of a background check on a caregiver who was alone with children have not been received. The background check was requested on 08/04/2022.
Based on information found during an investigation an employee at the operation lost her patience when dealing with children in care.
Based on information gained during the investigation children in the toddler classroom were out of control on 05/24/2022.
During the investigation it was found that a person who is routinely in charge of children does not have a high school diploma.
About this center
Common questions
Does Busy Hands Early Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Busy Hands Early Learning Center’s hours?
6:30 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Busy Hands Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Busy Hands Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 5, 2022: “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 Hands Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Brownsville?
It is tied for #55 of 106 centers in Brownsville by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 61% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Busy Hands Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 31, 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 852178 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.