Busy Bees Learning Academy LLC
1701 W MILE 3 RD, Mission, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 44
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ericka Lopez
- Phone
- (956) 656-9256
- Regulated since
- Jun 21, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1468521 · number 1790716
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 of 4 personnel training records reviewed were missing annual training on several topics. A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 1/8/2025-1/7/2026 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)Understanding early childhood brain development; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)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 (6)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 second caregiver was missing annual training for training year 4/3/2025-4/2/2026 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)Understanding early childhood brain development (1)Emergency preparedness; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)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 (6)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?).
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing annual trianing on the following topics: (1) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); (2) Understanding early childhood brain development; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and (4) 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?).
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The director was caring for a group of 9 children of varying ages including and infant in the Pre-k room. The children combined in the group were a 6 month infant, two toddler children, and Six Pre-k children. There was more than an 18 month difference between the youngest and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 6 months of age and the oldest child was 3 years of age.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A bottle of Clorox disinfecting wipes and a can of Lysol disinfectant spray were observed on top of a children's shelf in the pre-k room. This posed a safety hazard as the cleaning supplies were withing children's reach. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver during the inspection and the cleaning items were stored in an area out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Safety & premises
Two bottles of hand sanitizers were observed on top of a children's shelf in the pre-k room. A third bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on top of a children's sink in the toddler room. This posed a safety hazard as the bottles of hand sanitizer were within children's reach. Note: This was addressed with the caregivers and the bottles of hand sanitizer were stored in an area out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.3420(5) — Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director did not have a current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-23. Correction verified 2024-12-23.
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver caring for 9 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Director was assisting the caregiver but would step-out of the classroom to assist with opening the door and cook duties. Note: The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The childcare operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection as conducted on 6/07/23.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-23. Correction verified 2024-12-23.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There was no documentation for the orientation provided to four employees and two volunteers. There was no documentation for the pre-service provided to three caregivers.
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-06-03.
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Records & paperwork
The infant daily report being shared with the parents does not include the mood for the day.
HHSC 746.2431(4) — Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-06-03.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was a caregiver in charge of a group of children without a background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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