Bumblebees Too Daycare

1401 MCRAE BLVD, El Paso, TX 79925 · El Paso County

36cited violations

14serious

22inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 53
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Gerardo Farias
Phone: (915) 629-7830
Regulated since: Jan 31, 2017
HHSC IDs: Operation 1252467 · number 1631864
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 14
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 10
Records & paperwork 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	8	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (6)
2025	2	0	Supervision & ratios (2)
2024	2	0	Staff background & training (2)
2023	16	10	Supervision & ratios (10), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2022	8	4	Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2)

Enforcement actions

Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)

HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers are missing hours of annual training for their respective record evaluation periods. One of the caregivers has 14 hours of training from the required 24 hours (missing 10 hours). The second caregiver has 12 hours of training from the required 24 hours (missing 12 hours).
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Staff background & training
  Director is missing 11 hours of annual training for his/her evaluation period. Director has 19 hours of training from the required 30 hours.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers who provide transportation to children in care do not have current transportation safety training. The last completed transportation training available for review for the two caregivers was completed in April of 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a current Children's Products Certification. The last certification was completed on 3/15/24.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers are missing hours of annual training for their respective record evaluation periods. One of the caregivers has 14 hours of training from the required 24 hours (missing 10 hours). The second caregiver has 12 hours of training from the required 24 hours (missing 12 hours).
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Staff background & training
  Director is missing 11 hours of annual training for his/her evaluation period. Director has 19 hours of training from the required 30 hours.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers who provide transportation to children in care do not have current transportation safety training. The last completed transportation training available for review for the two caregivers was completed in April of 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a current Children's Products Certification. The last certification was completed on 3/15/24.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
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Feb 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation uses an electronic carbon monoxide/smoke detection system connected to an alarm panel. The alarm panel was last inspected on 2/2/24.
  
  HHSC 746.5537(b)(1) — Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Tested Annually by Company or State or Local Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation uses an electronic carbon monoxide/smoke detection system connected to an alarm panel. The alarm panel was last inspected on 2/2/24.
  
  HHSC 746.5537(b)(1) — Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Tested Annually by Company or State or Local Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver's file was missing 10 hours of annual training for his/her evaluation period 11/11/22 to 11/11/23. The caregiver only had 14 hours from the required 24 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
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Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver's file was missing 10 hours of annual training for his/her evaluation period 11/11/22 to 11/11/23. The caregiver only had 14 hours from the required 24 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 7/29/22.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
- Staff background & training Serious
  The operation has a non-paid background check fee for $24 under invoice#5292301631864A6.
  
  HHSC HRC42.054 - Required Fees — HRC42.054 - Required Fees
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 7/29/22.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
- Staff background & training Serious
  The operation has a non-paid background check fee for $24 under invoice#5292301631864A6.
  
  HHSC HRC42.054 - Required Fees — HRC42.054 - Required Fees
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During inspection, in the school age classroom, cubicles/shelves used for storage of individual belongings were not labeled with children's names. Photos taken. This was corrected at inspection after labels were placed on the storage space. Photos taken.
  
  HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During inspection, in the school age classroom, cubicles/shelves used for storage of individual belongings were not labeled with children's names. Photos taken. This was corrected at inspection after labels were placed on the storage space. Photos taken.
  
  HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-05.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 25, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  During a DFPS investigation visit to the operation, concerns were observed related to discipline to include a caregiver grabbing a child by the wrists/forearms.
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 25, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  During a DFPS investigation visit to the operation, concerns were observed related to discipline to include a caregiver grabbing a child by the wrists/forearms.
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 24, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  During a DFPS investigation visit to the operation, concerns were observed related to general supervision, including a caregiver constantly walking out of the classroom and leaving children unattended.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  During a DFPS investigation visit to the operation, it was observed that children were not properly fastened with safety straps while placed on bouncer swings.
  
  HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  During a DFPS investigation visit to the operation, it was observed that a child was left in a restrictive device for more than one hour.
  
  HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  During a DFPS investigation visit to the operation, it was observed that some children were playing in an unsafe area outdoors were there were hazards present, including a wheelbarrow, shovel, and other tools.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 24, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  During a DFPS investigation visit to the operation, concerns were observed related to general supervision, including a caregiver constantly walking out of the classroom and leaving children unattended.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  During a DFPS investigation visit to the operation, it was observed that children were not properly fastened with safety straps while placed on bouncer swings.
  
  HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  During a DFPS investigation visit to the operation, it was observed that a child was left in a restrictive device for more than one hour.
  
  HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  During a DFPS investigation visit to the operation, it was observed that some children were playing in an unsafe area outdoors were there were hazards present, including a wheelbarrow, shovel, and other tools.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  During inspection, in the outdoor play area, a plastic play house was noticed to be damaged. Parts of the play house were noticed to be broken, exposing pinch/crush/shear points posing a safety hazard for children using the equipment. Photos were taken. This was corrected at inspection after the damaged play house was removed from the play area, no longer accessible to children. Photos taken.
  
  HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-21.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's file did not have a completed health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
- Illness & medication
  A child's file was missing the immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One child did not have a completed authorization to obtain emergency medical care.
  
  HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  During inspection, in the outdoor play area, a plastic play house was noticed to be damaged. Parts of the play house were noticed to be broken, exposing pinch/crush/shear points posing a safety hazard for children using the equipment. Photos were taken. This was corrected at inspection after the damaged play house was removed from the play area, no longer accessible to children. Photos taken.
  
  HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-21.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's file did not have a completed health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
- Illness & medication
  A child's file was missing the immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One child did not have a completed authorization to obtain emergency medical care.
  
  HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Bumblebees Too Daycare, 1401 MCRAE BLVD, El Paso, TX 79925-7504 (operation ID 1252467, operation number 1631864), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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