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Frequently Asked Questions

Club Busy Bee is a before/after-school care program designed by the non-profit organization, Jamsteld West, Inc.

Where is Club Busy Bee Located?

Club Busy Bee operates onsite at multiple elementary schools withing KATY ISD.  A list of those campuses is shown below:

 

  • Bear Creek Elementary – 4815 Hickory Downs Dr, Houston, TX 77084
  • Boudny (Alfred & Ann Boudny) Elementary – 7402 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road, Katy TX 77493
  • Franz Elementary – 2751 N Westgreen Blvd, Katy, TX 77449
  • Hutsell (Zelma Hutsell) Elementary – 5360 Franz Rd, Katy, TX 77493
  • King (Robert E. King) Elementary – 1901 Charlton House Ln, Katy, TX 77493
  • Mayde Creek Elementary – 2698 Greenhouse Rd, Houston, TX 77084
  • Rhoads (Jack & Sharon Rhoads) Elementary – 19711 Clay Rd, Katy, TX 77449

How much does Club Busy Bee cost?

  • Before School:  $64.00/week
  • After School:  $64.00/week
  • Before & After School (Combined):  $79.00/week
  • Drop-In (As Needed Care): $18.00/daily session for Before OR After Care

Pre-K Rates

  • Before School:  $74.00/week
  • After School:  $74.00/week
  • Before & After School (Combined):  $89.00/week
  • Drop-In (As Needed Care): $18.00/daily session for Before OR After Care

 

 



**Club Busy Bee offers a 10% discount for families with 3 or more children enrolled in a weekly program.**

Are there any other fees?

There is a one-time annual registration fee for ALL class schedules to include Drop-In Services. Registration Fees must be paid for each child enrolled in the program.  Registration Fees are listed below.

There is an annual registration fee.
1st Child – $50
2nd Child – $40
3rd and any additional Children – $35/each

Does Club Busy Bee accept NCI or other Childcare Subsidy Payments?

Yes, we do!  You will be required to provide a site license number based on the campus that you are attending. Our license numbers are listed below

BEAR CREEK – 1681324

BOUDNY – 1819917

FRANZ – 1681299

HUTSELL – 1681336

KING – 1681358

MAYDE CREEK – 1681429

RHOADS – 1681417

How are the fees paid?

Fees are paid online through the JackRabbit Parent Portal or Mobile App; and processed by our childcare enrollment and attendance system. This is an automatic draft; processed every Friday.

Tuition is posted and billed every Friday for the upcoming week.

Tuition that is not satisfied in full by 11:59pm on Sunday is considered late and will be assessed a $10.00 fee per child. Late fees will post on Monday for every week that tuition remains delinquent. Accounts that remain unsatisfied after 14 calendar days will be immediately suspended.

How can I obtain a childcare scholarship?

Find out what you need to apply and if you qualify! You can learn more about choosing your child care provider, checking your status, find answers to frequently asked questions, and more! Please note, families may be added to a waitlist if funds are limited.

Click the following link to apply: https://childcare.twc.texas.gov/find/welcome

How is Club Busy Bee so affordable?

Club Busy Bee is a non-profit organization and because our main mission is to help families, we do not incorporate high profit margins into our pricing structure.

Is Club Busy Bee licensed?

Yes, Club Busy Bee is licensed by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Child Care Licensing.  Additionally, as of 2025 Club Busy Bee is also Texas Rising Star Certified.

Do you provide homework help?

YES! We provide homework help every day. We even hire tutors from the closest high school.

Do you give multi student discounts?

Yes, we provide a 10% discount for families with 3 or more children enrolled in one of our weekly programs.  All children must be active and enrolled.

Do you have drop in rates?

Yes. If you are not enrolled in a weekly program or only require service on an AS-NEEDED basis, then you can schedule a drop-in.  The cost is $18 per session/per child.

Do you provide services on early dismissal days?

YES! We have staff on campus for early dismissal days that will provide service until 6:30pm. There is an additional cost of $5 per child on days with early dismissal.

Are there late fees if I can’t get my child by 6:30?

Yes, there are late fees for picking your child up late. It is $10 for every 5 minutes that you are late.

Please be advised that habitual late pickups are grounds for expulsion from the program.

**Payment for late pickups is due (IN CASH) at the time of pick-up.  100% of these fees are paid to your on-site care caregivers** 

Can my little one bring a phone or tablet to Club Busy Bee?

Yes. Electronic devices are allowed. However, Club Busy Bee is not responsible for the care of these devices. We also reserve the right to ban devices if they become disruptive or otherwise distracting to the security or safety.

Do you accommodate children with special needs?

YES! We do! Club Busy Bee is an advocate for children with special needs and actually hosts a special needs festival in the Spring.

While there is no up-front additional charge for children with special needs, if it determined by CBB staff that disruptive behavior is causing an issue with the safety, security, and/or operation of the program, you may be required to pay for additional staff support.

Can my Pre-k child attend Club Busy Bee?

Yes, we do accommodate Pre-k students. However, because we do not provide all day care,

AM Pre-k students must be able to be picked up after class, as Club Busy Bee personnel is not on-site after school opens until 3:30pm.

If my child does not need care for a week or two, will we lose our spot?

Each student has a maximum of 5 vacation days every school year that they can miss from Club Busy Bee and not lose their spot in the program.

There is no school 1 day this week, do you prorate the weekly fee?

No.  Club Busy Bee’s pricing model was developed by taking into account all scheduled days of attendance, holidays, teacher work days, and also allot for an additional 5 unscheduled annual school closures due to inclement weather.

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