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Panda Bear Academy

Houston, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

5 state inspections, last 2 years
55 deficiencies on the state’s summary
41 high or medium-high risk
July 16, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued January 29, 2025
Capacity
112 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1791317

Where

3416 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77063

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 14
  • Medium-high 27
  • Medium 14
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 55.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
November 5, 2024High746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
State’s note: “Infant was sleeping with a pacifier containing a string attached to their clothing. Note: The string removed from the infants clothing during the inspection.”
November 5, 2024
October 17, 2024Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “During the inspection the child to caregiver ratio was 11 children to 1 caregiver. The specified age group was 18-23 months and the maximum number of children allowed with this group should've been 9. Note: An additional caregiver was added to the group once they arrived.”
October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024Medium High746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
State’s note: “Expired milk was served to children for breakfast during the inspection. Note: The provider purchased and provided new milk during the inspection.”
At the inspection
October 17, 2024Medium High746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
State’s note: “The operation combined a 6 month old infant with older children during the inspection. The oldest child in the group was 5 years old. The oldest child can be no older than 23 months old. Note: Caregivers transitioned children to their assigned classrooms during the inspection.”
October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024Medium746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
State’s note: “Children under two were observed watching television during the inspection. Note: Caregivers turned the television off during inspection.”
At the inspection
July 19, 2024High746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
State’s note: “The operational policies provided for review did not contain the following information: A Safe Sleeping Policy for Infants under 12 Months The criteria the operation will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk to children Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees Required annual trainings for employees…”
August 1, 2024
July 19, 2024Medium746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
State’s note: “Children's admissions information was evaluated and missing the following documentation: Dates of Admission Incomplete Health Statements Incomplete Emegency Contact Information Incomplete Signature for the Receipt of Operational Policies Missing Special Needs Statements Missing Signatures on the Authorization for Emergency Medical Transporation and T…”
August 1, 2024
July 19, 2024Medium High746.3805(c)(2) - Medication Records - Name of Medication
State’s note: “The medication log was missing the name of medication that was administered to a child in care. The name of medication was listed as pain medication. Note: The provider found the medication that was given and documented it on the medication log during the inspection.”
At the inspection
July 19, 2024Medium High746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
State’s note: “A caregiver did not have information available to them in the classroom showing all of the children's ages who were in care during the inspection. Note: The provider updated the children's ages during the inspection.”
At the inspection
July 19, 2024High745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
State’s note: “A caregiver with provisional eligibility was observed in a classroom alone with children. The conditions of the caregivers background check were not followed during the inspection.”
July 19, 2024
July 19, 2024Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “The feeding instructions for 1 infant was last signed and dated by the parent on 3/7/2024.”
July 26, 2024
July 19, 2024Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “10 employee records were evaluated and were missing the following information: Proof of Background Check Eligibility Letter Signed and Updated Personnel and Operation Policies from staff Notarized Employment Affidavit Forms Dates of Employment Completion of Orientation”
August 1, 2024
May 29, 2024Medium High746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
State’s note: “Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack during the follow up inspection.”
June 5, 2024
May 16, 2024High746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
State’s note: “Emergency phone #'s were missing for 2 children who were transported. Note: One child's emergency phone # was corrected during inspection.”
May 17, 2024
May 16, 2024High746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
State’s note: “The child safety alarm in the white van is not functioning properly. When the driver pressed the button to turn the alarm off it continued going off after testing multiple times.”
May 23, 2024
May 16, 2024High746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
State’s note: “The first aid kit in the van was missing gauze and antiseptics solution.”
May 17, 2024
May 16, 2024Medium High746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
State’s note: “Children were observed fighting one another during the inspection.”
May 23, 2024
April 30, 2024High746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
State’s note: “During the follow up inspection, 5 infants were left unsupervised and there was no caregiver present in the room. Note: A caregiver returned to the classroom during the inspection. Discussed with the provider that infants are never to be left alone and another staff must step in when the caregiver needs to leave the room.”
April 30, 2024
April 16, 2024Medium High746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
State’s note: “The emergency preparedness plan does not address the designated sheltering/lock-down location within the center where children should gather.”
April 22, 2024
April 16, 2024Medium High746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
State’s note: “Observed a broken fence on the outdoor play area with nails that are exposed and accessible to children.”
April 22, 2024
April 16, 2024Medium746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
State’s note: “The maintenance checklists do not document broken equipment observed on the playground.”
April 22, 2024
April 16, 2024High746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
State’s note: “A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 14 children when only 13 children were accounted for.”
April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024High746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
State’s note: “Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were not tested in February of 2024.”
April 22, 2024
April 16, 2024Medium746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
State’s note: “The use zone for stationary equipment did not meet the 6 feet requirement. Note: The provider arranged the equipment during the inspection so that it meets 6 feet on all sides.”
At the inspection
April 16, 2024Medium746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
State’s note: “The daily menu showed pineapples were to be served for lunch when children were served fruit cocktail. Note: The provided noted the substitution on the menu during inspection.”
At the inspection

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Panda Bear Academy?

Texas HHSC's file lists 5 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on July 16, 2026. 0 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Panda Bear Academy have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 55: 14 high-risk, 27 medium-high-risk, 14 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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