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Brownsville, TX 78520 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Busy Hands Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Busy Hands Early Learning Center
Busy Hands Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 15, 2006, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 9 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Busy Hands Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron 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.
Infant
Center$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Busy Hands Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #852178
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- 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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- Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Two files reviewed for employees who were hired after September 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The results of a background check on a caregiver who was alone with children have not been received. The background check was requested on 08/04/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2022
- Jun 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“Based on information gained during the investigation children in the toddler classroom were out of control on 05/24/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“Based on information found during an investigation an employee at the operation lost her patience when dealing with children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“During the investigation it was found that a person who is routinely in charge of children does not have a high school diploma.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
- Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- Feb 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Busy Hands Early Learning Center
Is Busy Hands Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 15, 2006.
When was Busy Hands Early Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Busy Hands Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Hands Early Learning Center care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Busy Hands Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Busy Hands Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Busy Hands Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 546-5395 to ask.
What is Busy Hands Early Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 546-5395.
Where is Busy Hands Early Learning Center?
3335 S Dakota Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521. The nearest other daycare we list is Alice's Daycare, 0.2 miles away.