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Busy Bees Learning Academy

1701 W Mile 3 Rd, Mission, TX 785735.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
44
open each week
6 days
weekly, posted tuition
$165
year first permitted
2024

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About

About Busy Bees Learning Academy

Busy Bees Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 21, 2024, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It lists weekly tuition from $165 to $200.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: Ages 0–12
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 0–12
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumExperience Learning Curriculum
EnrichmentSTEAM clubs & art
StaffEvery team member certified in pediatric first aid and CPR
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Potty training: Potty training milestones celebrated as a team
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCDF / Workforce Solutions
TransportationTransportation (Pickup from school)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Languagesbilingual staff
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (3-Star)
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Busy Bees Learning Academy lists weekly tuition from $165 to $200. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School (6–12 yr) weekly tuition, full-time$175
After School (6–12 yr) weekly tuition, part-time (≤3 days)$165
Infants (3–17 mo) weekly tuition, full-time$200
Infants (3–17 mo) weekly tuition, part-time (≤3 days)$190
Preschool (3–5 yr) weekly tuition, full-time$180
Preschool (3–5 yr) weekly tuition, part-time (≤3 days)$170
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Toddlers (18 mo–2 yr) weekly tuition, full-time$190
Toddlers (18 mo–2 yr) weekly tuition, part-time (≤3 days)$180
$50 non-refundable annual registration fee per child$50
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Bees Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1790716
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 27, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “The director was caring for a group of 9 children of varying ages including and infant in the Pre-k room. The children combined in the group were a 6 month infant, two toddler children, and Six Pre-k children. There was more than an 18 month difference between the youngest and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 6 months of age and the oldest child was 3 years of age.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “A bottle of Clorox disinfecting wipes and a can of Lysol disinfectant spray were observed on top of a children's shelf in the pre-k room. This posed a safety hazard as the cleaning supplies were withing children's reach. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver during the inspection and the cleaning items were stored in an area out of children's reach.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “2 of 4 personnel training records reviewed were missing annual training on several topics. A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 1/8/2025-1/7/2026 on the following topics: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ; and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A second caregiver was missing annual training for training year 4/3/2025-4/2/2026 on the following topics: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development (1)Emergency preparedness; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use

      “Two bottles of hand sanitizers were observed on top of a children's shelf in the pre-k room. A third bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on top of a children's sink in the toddler room. This posed a safety hazard as the bottles of hand sanitizer were within children's reach. Note: This was addressed with the caregivers and the bottles of hand sanitizer were stored in an area out of children's reach.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director was missing annual trianing on the following topics: (1) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); (2) Understanding early childhood brain development; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and (4) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026

  3. Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      “Director did not have a current transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “There was one caregiver caring for 9 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Director was assisting the caregiver but would step-out of the classroom to assist with opening the door and cook duties. Note: The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The childcare operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection as conducted on 6/07/23.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

  6. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee

      “There was no documentation for the orientation provided to four employees and two volunteers. There was no documentation for the pre-service provided to three caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood

      “The infant daily report being shared with the parents does not include the mood for the day.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

  8. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “There was one caregiver caring for 5 infants. The specified age for the group was 0-11 months which allows 4 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “There was a caregiver in charge of a group of children without a background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

  2. Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo 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 Bees Learning Academy

Is Busy Bees Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 21, 2024.

When was Busy Bees Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Busy Bees Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Busy Bees Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Busy Bees Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Busy Bees Learning Academy cost?

Weekly tuition from $165 to $200, as it lists it.

What is Busy Bees Learning Academy's phone number?

(956) 656-9256.

Where is Busy Bees Learning Academy?

1701 W Mile 3 Rd, Mission, TX 78573. The nearest other daycare we list is Einstein's Academy, 0.8 miles away.

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