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Busy Bees Learning Academy LLC

1701 W Mile 3 Rd, Mission, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Busy Bees Learning Academy LLC is a licensed child care center in Mission, TX, licensed for up to 44 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 12). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #18 of 61 centers in Mission and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #18 of 61 centers in Mission
3High risk
5Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
12 citations from 11 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Staff ratios4
Other standards1
Food & feeding1
Building & playground safety1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumMay 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
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?).
Correction verified Jul 15, 2026
Medium HighMay 27, 2026InspectionOther standards
Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use §746.3420(5)
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.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2026
MediumMay 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
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?).
Correction verified Jun 12, 2026
Medium HighMay 27, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
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.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2026
HighMay 27, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
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.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2026
HighDec 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The childcare operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection as conducted on 6/07/23.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024
Medium HighDec 16, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Director did not have a current transportation training.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024
Medium HighDec 16, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2025
LowMay 20, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee §746.1329(d)
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.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024
MediumMay 20, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood §746.2431(4)
The infant daily report being shared with the parents does not include the mood for the day.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024
HighFeb 26, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There was a caregiver in charge of a group of children without a background check.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2024
Medium HighFeb 26, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity44 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceJun 21, 2024
DirectorEricka Lopez
Phone9566569256
State operation #1790716

Common questions

Does Busy Bees Learning Academy LLC take infants?

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

What are Busy Bees Learning Academy LLC’s hours?

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

Does Busy Bees Learning Academy LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Busy Bees Learning Academy LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Busy Bees Learning Academy LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Mission, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Busy Bees Learning Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 27, 2026: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Busy Bees Learning Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Mission?

It is tied for #18 of 61 centers in Mission by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Busy Bees Learning Academy LLC last inspected?

Jun 9, 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 1790716 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.