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Busy Bee Academy

1116 Highway 71 W, Bastrop, TX 78602
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
year first permitted
2017

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About Busy Bee Academy

Busy Bee Academy is a licensed child care center in Bastrop, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 12, 2017, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
130 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Busy Bee Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bastrop County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Bastrop County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$189
Home daycare$172

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$160

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Busy Bee Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
130 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1627657
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “The infant feeding instructions were not updated for the month of June.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026

  2. Dec 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “One child's prescribed medication was found to be expired as of November 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

  7. Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There was a bottle of disinfecting spray on the floor in an area used by children. It was moved during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

  9. May 23, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “Two caregivers stated they only use soapy water to clean the diaper changing surface.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “Two staff members stated that they have been changing infant diapers directly on the carpeted floor.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

  10. Aug 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “Four caregivers did not have a notarized licensing affidavit for applicants for employment.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License

      “The operation did not have their license posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2023

Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Jun 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 10, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “The most recent fire inspection was not avaialble for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The toddler classroom had one teacher to 12 children making them out of ratio. During the inspection one child was moved to another room making both classrooms in ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Out of nine staff employeed three files were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The fence in the toddler play area has peeling paint that is accessible to the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Cleaning supplies was stored under sinks without child locks having it be accessible to children. *This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies and removed and placed out of reach of the children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Out of 11 infants enrolled 6 did not have up to date written feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023

  5. May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 7, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

      “The child's action plan was reviewed. The doctor signature was on the form and the date was missing. The parent's signature and date was missing from the form given permission to give medication.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.801(7) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records

      “The child's medication records were not available.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022

  8. Apr 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      “The operation has failed to follow up within 7 days after an employee was no longer employed at the operation. Th caregivers last day at the operation was 3/11/2022 according to the director. According to the on line background check, the caregiver was listed employed at another operation as well as Busy Bee Academy. The caregiver was inactivated during the today inspection and validated on 4/1/2022.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Mar 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  11. Jan 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jan 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Busy Bee Academy

Is Busy Bee Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 12, 2017.

When was Busy Bee Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Busy Bee Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Busy Bee Academy care for?

130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Busy Bee Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Busy Bee Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Busy Bee Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 412-6363 to ask.

What is Busy Bee Academy's phone number?

(512) 412-6363.

Where is Busy Bee Academy?

1116 Highway 71 W, Bastrop, TX 78602.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).