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Busy Bees Childcare Center Abilene LLC

8 critical, 16 serious findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 21, 2026.

2533 N 12th St, Abilene, TX 79603 · (325) 202-0490

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsAbilene licensed centers, n=40

Critical findings8 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 48 inspections and 12 investigations (60 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 21, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 4

65% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 4

60% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2026Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 122 places

Texas HHSC operation #1818776 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesyes
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Feb 3, 2026 to Aug 11, 202616 inspections
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- Aug 11, 2026 inspection
- Aug 11, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 14, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 3, 2026 inspection
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Jan 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  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.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
Jan 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  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.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
Jan 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  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.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
Jan 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  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.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
Jan 14, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  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.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Jan 14, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  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.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Jan 14, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  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.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Jan 14, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  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.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
2025
Sep 25, 2025 to Dec 11, 202516 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Dec 11, 2025 inspection
- Dec 11, 2025 inspection
- Dec 11, 2025 inspection
- Dec 11, 2025 inspection
- Oct 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 2, 2025 inspection
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Sep 8, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present at the operation without an active background check. This was corrcted at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  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.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  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.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Sep 8, 2025Complaint investigation
No findings
Sep 8, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present at the operation without an active background check. This was corrcted at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  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.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  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.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Sep 8, 2025 to Sep 8, 20252 investigations
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- Sep 8, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 8, 2025 complaint investigation
Sep 8, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present at the operation without an active background check. This was corrcted at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  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.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  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.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Sep 8, 2025Complaint investigation
No findings
Sep 8, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present at the operation without an active background check. This was corrcted at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  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.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  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.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Jul 11, 2025 to Sep 4, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 4, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 4, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 4, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 4, 2025 self-reported incident
- Jul 11, 2025 inspection
- Jul 11, 2025 inspection
- Jul 11, 2025 inspection
- Jul 11, 2025 inspection

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