Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77035

Busy Bee Learning Academy

12250 FONDREN RD, Houston, TX 77035 · (713) 723-0023 · State permit no. 1115166

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Busy Bee Learning Academy for 21 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 19 routine inspections and 11 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 8 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.2207 (3 times, most recently Jun 3, 2025).

The state lists Busy Bee Learning Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 21 violations at Busy Bee Learning Academy, 8 fall under rules Texas weights High and 8 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High838%
Medium High838%
Medium419%
Medium Low15%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Busy Bee Learning Academy had 21 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.9 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Busy Bee Learning Academy 21, Houston five-year median 11This daycare21Houston median11

Repeat issues

2 rules were cited more than once at Busy Bee Learning Academy in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.2207
Medium
3Centers may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text
Most recent: Jun 3, 2025 · first: Dec 19, 2024
746.2805
High
3No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text
Most recent: Feb 13, 2025 · first: Dec 10, 2024

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Busy Bee Learning Academy, 2021 to 2026002021242022222023452024772025432026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022244
2023232
2024475
2025797
2026473

Every state visit

30 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jun 15, 2026Inspection11
Jun 12, 2026Investigation (report)13None
Apr 29, 2026Inspection5181
Mar 27, 2026Inspection—None
Mar 25, 2026Investigation (report)51
Mar 6, 2026Inspection—None
Mar 3, 2026Investigation (report)1None
Aug 6, 2025Inspection—None
Jul 28, 2025Investigation (report)1None
Jun 24, 2025Inspection2None
Jun 3, 2025Inspection7471
Feb 24, 2025Inspection2None
Show 18 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Feb 13, 2025Inspection52
Jan 30, 2025Inspection11
Jan 29, 2025Investigation (report)2None
Jan 2, 2025Inspection63
Dec 19, 2024Inspection33
Dec 10, 2024Investigation (report)31
Aug 7, 2024Inspection—None
Jul 26, 2024Investigation (report)41
Jun 4, 2024Inspection512None
Mar 21, 2024Inspection—None
Mar 20, 2024Investigation (report)3None
Jun 6, 2023Inspection7462
Mar 1, 2023Inspection—None
Feb 21, 2023Investigation (report)4None
Jul 27, 2022Inspection2None
Jul 21, 2022Investigation (report)1None
Jul 20, 2022Inspection3863
Mar 14, 2022Assessment11

All 21 violations, newest first

One rule cited at Busy Bee Learning Academy changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

Medium High · Jun 15, 2026 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress

Infant room matress was observed to be torn and not maintained as a waterproff surface.

In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 22, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 18, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 29, 2026 · Inspection

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

There were three out of ten children records observed with no food allergy emergency plan available for review.

In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 13, 2026
Correction verified:
May 13, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 25, 2026 · Investigation (report)

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Mold was observed under the cabinet in the infant classroom This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the owner and staff member remove the mold and sanitize the area.

In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Mar 27, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

School age children were watching a movie during nap time.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 24, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

Caregivers were heard yelling at children during naptime to lay down and get on their nap mats.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 24, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

A child was grabbed by the arm by a caregiver during the inspection when moving them to another classroom.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 24, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 30, 2025 · Inspection

746.603(a)(7) - Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form

An incident report was not completed for a child who was scratched while in care.

In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 6, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 31, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 2, 2025 · Inspection

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed alone with 5 children in the infant room. Note: Another caregiver came into the room during the inspection.

In plain English: If the state's background check unit finds a person ineligible, the operation must immediately remove that person from the operation and confirm it received the notice. If the person is eligible or provisionally eligible with conditions, the operation must limit the person's duties to follow those conditions. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 2, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 2, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 2, 2025 · Inspection

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

An infants was observed sitting in a high chair and the safety straps were not fastened. Note: The provider corrected this during the inspection by securing the safety straps.

In plain English: High chairs, swings, strollers, infant carriers, bouncer seats, and similar equipment used for infants must have straps, and the straps must be fastened whenever an infant is in the equipment. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 2, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 2, 2025 · Inspection

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Infants were engaged in screen time during the follow up inspection. Note: The provider turned the screen off during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 2, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium · Dec 19, 2024 · Inspection

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Infants were observed engaging in screen time on a cell phone during the inspection. Note: Caregiver turned the screen off during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Dec 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 19, 2024 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

A caregiver stated they had 19 children in the classroom when there were only 18 children accounted for.

In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 2, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 19, 2024 · Inspection

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

An infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier that had an attachment during the inspection.

In plain English: Infant care must include regular care by the same caregiver when possible, individual attention such as talking, playing, and holding, comforting infants who are upset, and prompt attention to feeding and diapering. The area must be kept free of objects infants or toddlers could choke on, and an infant may never be left unsupervised. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 2, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 10, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

Based on the information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to show children are not given snacks due to their behavior in the classroom.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 26, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

A total of 24 children were observed in the school-age classroom, 5-11 years of age. A total of 6 children were 5 years of age, and 5 children present were 9 years of age. A total of 4 children were 6 years of age. A total of 3 children were 7 years of age. A total of 4 children were 8 years of age. One child was 10 years of age, and one child 11 years of age.

In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 7, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

The inspector observed a tear in the diaper changing mat that was being used in the infant classroom. This would prevent it from being non-absorbent. Picture was taken.

In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 23, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 8, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

During the inspection, the inspector noticed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans used to transport the children but it was discharged. Corrected at inspection when the director placed another fire extinguisher on the vehicle.

In plain English: Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jun 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 20, 2022 · Inspection

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

An infant was sleeping an a swing with the safety straps secured in the infant room during the inspection. Note: Discussed the risk of infants sleeping in restrictive devices and the caregivers moved the infant to their crib.

In plain English: An infant may not sleep in a restrictive device unless the center has a completed Sleep Exception Form with a health-care professional's signed statement that it is medically necessary. Without that form, if an infant falls asleep in such a device, the caregiver must move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 20, 2022
Correction verified:
Jul 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 20, 2022 · Inspection

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

The emergency preparedness plan does not address how children will be accounted for during an evacuation.

In plain English: The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 3, 2022
Correction verified:
Jul 22, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 20, 2022 · Inspection

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

There were multiple dead roaches in the toddler bathroom that had not been disposed of. Note: The provider disposed of the dead roaches during the inspection.

In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 20, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Mar 14, 2022 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022 as required. NOTE: The operation reported the number of employees who left in 2021 on 3/1/2022 after the deadline.

In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 14, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 14, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Busy Bee Learning Academy:

Daily activities and screen time

Discipline and guidance

Building, equipment, and products

Infant and toddler care

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This page reports the state’s records for Busy Bee Learning Academy; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.

Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).