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Busy Bee Child Care

79 Cypress Shores Road, Roper, NC 279705.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154

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About Busy Bee Child Care

Busy Bee Child Care is a licensed child care center in Roper, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
46 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

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 capacity46 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Busy Bee Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Washington County has a median price of $154 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.
Washington County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$137

Toddler

Center$129
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$84

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 Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#94000107
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

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. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

  3. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 16, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

  5. Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 2, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Bottles were propped.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

  7. Jan 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

  9. Feb 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Nov 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      The number of children present was not within permit capacity.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Busy Bee Child Care

Is Busy Bee Child Care licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Busy Bee Child Care last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Busy Bee Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 25 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 Child Care care for?

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

Does Busy Bee Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Busy Bee Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Busy Bee Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 793-9848 to ask.

What is Busy Bee Child Care's phone number?

(252) 793-9848.

Where is Busy Bee Child Care?

79 Cypress Shores Road, Roper, NC 27970. The nearest other daycare we list is Blessing Children Family Child Care, 2.4 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).