Busy Bee
1207 N ALABAMA RD, Wharton, TX 77488 · Wharton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 37
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tamera Mcgrew
- Phone
- (979) 532-1754
- Regulated since
- Oct 24, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1234870 · number 1617781
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2023 | 13 | 11 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (3), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (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
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present without an active 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 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver counted in ratio and present with children had first aid/cpr that expired in February 2026.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-03. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Records & paperwork
3 children enrolled more than 1 year did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
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Staff background & training
2 staff files were unavailable for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-23. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not provided to parents a copy of the parent's rights form as required.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a pre-employment affidavit for 2 employees hired after September 2023.
HHSC HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate r — HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
Children were still not served all items listed on the menu.
HHSC 746.3301(a) — Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-21. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The director did not wash her hands in between wiping two children's noses.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-21. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver hired in July 2023 did not have proof of completion of orientation prior to be alone with children.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
Multiple infants were observed in bucket chairs without the provided straps being used.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Food & allergies Serious
Children were not served all items listed on the menu including the fruit and vegetable.
HHSC 746.3301(a) — Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no proof of a fire conducted in the month of June.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no documentation for proof of testing on smoke detectors or CO detectors for the months of June or July.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-30. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-23. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Food & allergies
Juice was served during lunch that was not 100% fruit juice.
HHSC 746.3301(g) — Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-23. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-23. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
The operation did not submit the required immunization corrections to DSHS by the required compliance date.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver hired in July 2022 did not have proof of orientation in their personnel file.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
The director obtained 19 of the required 30 hours of training during her most recently completed training year.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Illness & medication
1 child did not have the most up to date immunization record on file at the operation.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three staff members were missing the following training topics: food allergy response, handling and disposing of hazardous material, and administering medication training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-10-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
The transportation driver did not have annual transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver had 6 children and a specified age group of 12-17 months.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-07. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
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Food & allergies Serious
An infant's bottle was not labeled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-11. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There are five ceiling tiles that are damaged with water spots.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-10-14.
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Staff background & training
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.