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Busy Bees Childcare Center Abilene LLC

2533 N 12th St, Abilene, TX 79603 · Taylor County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Busy Bees Childcare Center Abilene LLC is a licensed child care center in Abilene, TX, licensed for up to 122 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 6). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #18 of 40 centers in Abilene and better than 57% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 57%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#18 of 40 centers in Abilene
2High risk
4Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
6 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Sleep safety1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighJan 21, 2026InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
During the follow up inspection a 7 month infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the play pen. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the play pen.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2026
Medium HighJan 14, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Food and trash were observed on the dining room floor and kitchen floor. This was corrected at inspection when the director began cleaning the area.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
HighSep 8, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was present at the operation without an active background check. This was corrcted at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2025
Medium HighSep 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since they opened on August 4, 2025, leaving the operation without a fire drill in the month of August. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2025
Medium HighSep 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
The kidney bean table being used by children for lunch time was missing the required safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the table and placed at a toddler sized table instead.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2025
Medium HighSep 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There was an highchair placed outside and forgotten about instead of discarded. There were also bags of dirty diapers left on the highchair. Furthermore the grass on the outdoor playground needs to be mowed. Inside the center, dead bugs in window seals and on the floor of the bathroom were observed.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity122 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 30, 2026
DirectorStephanie Walthour
Phone3252020490
State operation #1818776

Common questions

Does Busy Bees Childcare Center Abilene LLC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Busy Bees Childcare Center Abilene LLC’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Busy Bees Childcare Center Abilene LLC accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Busy Bees Childcare Center Abilene LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 21, 2026: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Busy Bees Childcare Center Abilene LLC compare with other daycares in Abilene?

It is #18 of 40 centers in Abilene by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 57% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Busy Bees Childcare Center Abilene LLC last inspected?

Aug 11, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1818776 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.