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Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center

601 W Edinburg Avenue, Elsa, TX 785435.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2021

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About Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center

Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Elsa, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 21, 2021, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM

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
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity44 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

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 Beehive Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1704665
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One out of the five employee records reviewed for health and safety audit was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, medication administration, and building safety for the annual year 5/20/2024-5/20/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025

  5. Jan 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “Director is missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration for the annual year 8/17/2023-8/17/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Two of the employee records reviewed were missing the following trainings hazardous materials, allergic reactions, building safety, communicable diseases, and emergency preparedness required annually.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

  6. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “Staff files were reviewed, one staff file was missing the education qualifications.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024

  9. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Oct 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “A 10 month old was watching a video on the TV with shapes and pumpkins. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver turned off the TV.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Oct 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

      “A child was on a high chair watching a video about marbles, the video did not follow with the planned activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2023

  5. Feb 14, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “CPSC Certification Form was last reviewed/signed on 01/04/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “The lid to the diaper pail in the infant room could not be closed as it was full. The trash can in one of the restroom does not have a lid and used diapers were observed inside the trash can. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider emptied the diaper pail and added lids to the trash cans.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      “Carbon monoxide detector was last checked on 11/17/2022. Fire Extinguishers were last checked on 02/08/2023 but this was not documented. Note: Provider checked CO detector and documented the checks for fire extinguisher and CO detector during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “An prospective employee was present at operation and interacting with children prior to operation receiving background check eligibility notice. Note: This corrected at inspection when prospective employee left operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “January and February 2023 fire drills were conducted but both drills took over 3 minutes. No lock down drill were conducted during 2022. Two severe weather drills were conducted during 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023

  6. May 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 19, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway

      “Older infants classroom is between Prek and School-age room. Children must cross by infant room to access school-age room and there is restroom designed for children in the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant age child was asleep in a rocker and covered with a blanket.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “An infant-age child was a sleep in a play-yard without a sheet.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink

      “There is not a hand-washing sink within young infant classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Feeding instruction for a child not yet eating food were last reviewed / signed on 3/16/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on May 25, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A sink and toilet designated for children use has been out of service for a month.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “No carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguisher checks have been documented for 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on May 25, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Four children's records were reviewed. One record was not available for review at the time of inspection. A second file is missing admission date, emergency contact information, release information, permission to transport / field trips / water activities, health care information, emergency care authorization, special care statement and school information.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered

      “Operation started offering Transportation services a month ago. CCR was not notified. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider made inspector aware and the transportation subchapters was evaluated.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

      “Most recent sanitation inspection report could not be located at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2022

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

      “The following items are not being taken during transportation route: -List of children being transported -Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported -Parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2022

  8. Nov 19, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center

Is Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 21, 2021.

When was Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Beehive Learning Center care for?

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

Does Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 567-2115 to ask.

What is Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 567-2115.

Where is Busy Bee Beehive Learning Center?

601 W Edinburg Avenue, Elsa, TX 78543. The nearest other daycare we list is All Seasons Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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