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Busy Bumble Bees Learning Academy

851 S Lyons Ave, Tyler, TX 757014.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2026

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About Busy Bumble Bees Learning Academy

Busy Bumble Bees Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 19, 2026, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolOpens 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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Busy Bumble Bees Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Smith County has a median price of $124 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.
Smith County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Bumble Bees Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1813234
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “At the inspection, two written feeding instructions needed to be updated by the parents. One dated 8/28/25 and the other was dated 5/19/25.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025

  7. Oct 20, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.201(4) - Designating Director

      “The operation is not operating with a director in place.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025

  8. Sep 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “At the inspection, 1 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not have the address for the emergency contact listed in the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “At the inspection, 1 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not include the physicians information to the admission forms.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “At the inspection, 1 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not include the emergency care authorization to the admissions form.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025

  9. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “At the inspection, a caregiver was caring for 5 infants ages 3 months-13 months old in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo 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 Bumble Bees Learning Academy

Is Busy Bumble Bees Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 19, 2026.

When was Busy Bumble Bees Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 12 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 Bumble Bees Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Busy Bumble Bees Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Busy Bumble Bees Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Busy Bumble Bees Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 630-1609 to ask.

What is Busy Bumble Bees Learning Academy's phone number?

(903) 630-1609.

Where is Busy Bumble Bees Learning Academy?

851 S Lyons Ave, Tyler, TX 75701. The nearest other daycare we list is Faithful Care Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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