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Busy Bee

Child care center · 1207 N ALABAMA RD, Wharton, TX 77488-3303 · License 1617781

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 37. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
A caregiver hired in July 2022 did not have proof of orientation in their personnel file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 6 children and a specified age group of 12-17 months.
4 746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
Children were still not served all items listed on the menu.
3 HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
The operation has not provided to parents a copy of the parent's rights form as required.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There are five ceiling tiles that are damaged with water spots.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
A caregiver hired in July 2023 did not have proof of completion of orientation prior to be alone with children.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present without an active background check.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The transportation driver did not have annual transportation training.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
An infant's bottle was not labeled.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no proof of a fire conducted in the month of June.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
4 746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
Children were not served all items listed on the menu including the fruit and vegetable.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director obtained 19 of the required 30 hours of training during her most recently completed training year.
3 746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
Juice was served during lunch that was not 100% fruit juice.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 child did not have the most up to date immunization record on file at the operation.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
2 staff files were unavailable for review.
5 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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Multiple infants were observed in bucket chairs without the provided straps being used.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation for proof of testing on smoke detectors or CO detectors for the months of June or July.
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
The director did not wash her hands in between wiping two children's noses.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff members were missing the following training topics: food allergy response, handling and disposing of hazardous material, and administering medication training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
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.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
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.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
The operation did not submit the required immunization corrections to DSHS by the required compliance date.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver counted in ratio and present with children had first aid/cpr that expired in February 2026.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
3 children enrolled more than 1 year did not have a health statement on file.
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
The director did not wash her hands in between wiping two children's noses.
3 HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
The operation has not provided to parents a copy of the parent's rights form as required.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver counted in ratio and present with children had first aid/cpr that expired in February 2026.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
The operation did not submit the required immunization corrections to DSHS by the required compliance date.
5 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.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
2 staff files were unavailable for review.
3 746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
Juice was served during lunch that was not 100% fruit juice.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The transportation driver did not have annual transportation training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Multiple infants were observed in bucket chairs without the provided straps being used.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
A caregiver hired in July 2023 did not have proof of completion of orientation prior to be alone with children.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no proof of a fire conducted in the month of June.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 6 children and a specified age group of 12-17 months.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director obtained 19 of the required 30 hours of training during her most recently completed training year.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
4 746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
Children were still not served all items listed on the menu.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff members were missing the following training topics: food allergy response, handling and disposing of hazardous material, and administering medication training.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There are five ceiling tiles that are damaged with water spots.
4 746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
Children were not served all items listed on the menu including the fruit and vegetable.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present without an active background check.
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
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.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation for proof of testing on smoke detectors or CO detectors for the months of June or July.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 child did not have the most up to date immunization record on file at the operation.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
3 children enrolled more than 1 year did not have a health statement on file.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
A caregiver hired in July 2022 did not have proof of orientation in their personnel file.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
An infant's bottle was not labeled.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director obtained 19 of the required 30 hours of training during her most recently completed training year.
3 HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
The operation has not provided to parents a copy of the parent's rights form as required.
3 746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
Juice was served during lunch that was not 100% fruit juice.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The transportation driver did not have annual transportation training.
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
The director did not wash her hands in between wiping two children's noses.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
A caregiver hired in July 2022 did not have proof of orientation in their personnel file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
4 746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
Children were still not served all items listed on the menu.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
An infant's bottle was not labeled.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present without an active background check.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff members were missing the following training topics: food allergy response, handling and disposing of hazardous material, and administering medication training.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
A caregiver hired in July 2023 did not have proof of completion of orientation prior to be alone with children.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
3 children enrolled more than 1 year did not have a health statement on file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 6 children and a specified age group of 12-17 months.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver counted in ratio and present with children had first aid/cpr that expired in February 2026.
4 746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
Children were not served all items listed on the menu including the fruit and vegetable.
4 746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no proof of a fire conducted in the month of June.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
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.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation for proof of testing on smoke detectors or CO detectors for the months of June or July.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Multiple infants were observed in bucket chairs without the provided straps being used.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
2 staff files were unavailable for review.
5 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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
The operation did not submit the required immunization corrections to DSHS by the required compliance date.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 child did not have the most up to date immunization record on file at the operation.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There are five ceiling tiles that are damaged with water spots.
3 HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
The operation has not provided to parents a copy of the parent's rights form as required.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
3 children enrolled more than 1 year did not have a health statement on file.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff members were missing the following training topics: food allergy response, handling and disposing of hazardous material, and administering medication training.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 child did not have the most up to date immunization record on file at the operation.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
An infant's bottle was not labeled.
4 746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
Children were still not served all items listed on the menu.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 6 children and a specified age group of 12-17 months.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
A caregiver hired in July 2022 did not have proof of orientation in their personnel file.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver counted in ratio and present with children had first aid/cpr that expired in February 2026.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director obtained 19 of the required 30 hours of training during her most recently completed training year.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
The operation did not submit the required immunization corrections to DSHS by the required compliance date.
5 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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present without an active background check.
4 746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
Children were not served all items listed on the menu including the fruit and vegetable.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The transportation driver did not have annual transportation training.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (80)

80 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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