Busy Bees Childcare Center Abilene LLC
2533 N 12TH ST, Abilene, TX 79603 · Taylor County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Stephanie Walthour
- Phone
- (325) 202-0490
- Regulated since
- Jan 30, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1509319 · number 1818776
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the follow up inspection a 7 month infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the play pen. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the play pen.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the follow up inspection a 7 month infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the play pen. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the play pen.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Food and trash were observed on the dining room floor and kitchen floor. This was corrected at inspection when the director began cleaning the area.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Food and trash were observed on the dining room floor and kitchen floor. This was corrected at inspection when the director began cleaning the area.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present at the operation without an active background check. This was corrcted at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
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 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Safety & premises
The kidney bean table being used by children for lunch time was missing the required safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the table and placed at a toddler sized table instead.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was an highchair placed outside and forgotten about instead of discarded. There were also bags of dirty diapers left on the highchair. Furthermore the grass on the outdoor playground needs to be mowed. Inside the center, dead bugs in window seals and on the floor of the bathroom were observed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since they opened on August 4, 2025, leaving the operation without a fire drill in the month of August. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present at the operation without an active background check. This was corrcted at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
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 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Safety & premises
The kidney bean table being used by children for lunch time was missing the required safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the table and placed at a toddler sized table instead.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was an highchair placed outside and forgotten about instead of discarded. There were also bags of dirty diapers left on the highchair. Furthermore the grass on the outdoor playground needs to be mowed. Inside the center, dead bugs in window seals and on the floor of the bathroom were observed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since they opened on August 4, 2025, leaving the operation without a fire drill in the month of August. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 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.