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Busy Bees Day Care

509 Railroad, Sonora, TX 769505.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
43
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$113
year first permitted
1990

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About Busy Bees Day Care

Busy Bees Day Care is a licensed child care center in Sonora, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 23, 1990, for up to 43 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 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
43 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 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 capacity43 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Busy Bees Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sutton County has a median price of $113 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.
Sutton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$113
Home daycare$102

Toddler

Center$106
Home daycare$97

Preschool

Center$103
Home daycare$96

School age

Center$98
Home daycare$92

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 Bees Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
43 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1990
License number
#240978
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Aug 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “An annual sanitation inspection had not been conducted within the required 12-month period.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “A fire inspection had not been conducted within the required 12-month period.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026

  2. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1403(a)(5)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual

      “Upon reviewing staff files, one substitute did not have 24 hours of annual training to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

  7. Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 20, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “A caregiver tapped a 2-year-old child on the hand as the child was fighting with another child over a toy.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024

  9. Dec 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Upon reviewing staff files, two staff members did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certificate on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “Upon reviewing children files, three children did not have Health Statements on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024

  10. Jun 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “Upon reviewing the Emergency Practice Log, Fire Drills were not documented in the last two months.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “Children's Product Certification was not current and certified.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2023

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Nov 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “3 of 3 caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment. Previous year records were not available. I was able to review current year training record. 1 caregiver was missing 24 hours. 1 caregiver was missing 4 hours and 1 was missing 2 hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

      “Director's record was evaluated. Director lacks 24 hours training. Previous year record of trainings was not found.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023

  2. Apr 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      “A 14 months old was observed sleeping on a mat. A 3 months baby was laying on a crib. Caregiver was observed feeding a 9 months and 12 months old babies away from infant area. High chairs were babies where sitting are located against the wall close to the kitchen area. Infant room caregiver was facing the babies at the highchairs while giving her back to the babies at the room. After approaching director a high chair was placed within the area where infants are.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022

  4. Mar 2, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      “A 13 months old was observed riding a toy in an area by herself while Infant teacher was sitting on infant room feeding a baby and supervising three more children that were sitting on the carpet. Director asked another caregiver to stay with the 13 months old.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “Fire Drills haven't been done for more than 3 months. A fire drill was conducted while I was present at the facility.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Operation last fire inspection was conducted on 2/2/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “Carbon Monoxide detector has not been tested since summer 2021. Director was asked to test the detector an document on the emergency practices form.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “Monthly Smoke Detector Testing has not been done since summer 2021. Director was asked to check smoke detector and document.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed. Form was last completed on 11/2020. Copy of form 2885 was provided and completed during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Operation did not have proof of an update environmental Inspection. Last health inspection was conducted on 1/26/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022

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 Bees Day Care

Is Busy Bees Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 23, 1990.

When was Busy Bees Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Busy Bees Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Bees Day Care care for?

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

Does Busy Bees Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Busy Bees Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Busy Bees Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 387-2725 to ask.

What is Busy Bees Day Care's phone number?

(325) 387-2725.

Where is Busy Bees Day Care?

509 Railroad, Sonora, TX 76950. The nearest other daycare we list is Ms. Tammy's Daycare, 10 miles away.

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