Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON
Panda Bear Academy
Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 29, 2025
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 3416 FONDREN RD, HOUSTON, TX 77063 5666
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- January 29, 2025
- Operation number
- 1791317
- Licensed capacity
- 112 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 16 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 1 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,078 |
| Citations recorded | 55 |
| Record covers | January 12, 2024 – July 16, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 14 |
| Medium High | 27 |
| Medium | 14 |
Visits and findings, newest first
Infant was sleeping with a pacifier containing a string attached to their clothing. Note: The string removed from the infants clothing during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Expired milk was served to children for breakfast during the inspection. Note: The provider purchased and provided new milk during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children under two were observed watching television during the inspection. Note: Caregivers turned the television off during inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 Treatment
Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 in preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect.
Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The feeding instructions for 1 infant was last signed and dated by the parent on 3/7/2024.
Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2024.
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
Correction verified by the state on July 29, 2024.
Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack during the follow up inspection.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children were observed fighting one another during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The first aid kit in the van was missing gauze and antiseptics solution.
Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Emergency phone #'s were missing for 2 children who were transported. Note: One child's emergency phone # was corrected during inspection.
Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The maintenance checklists do not document broken equipment observed on the playground.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
Lysol spray was observed on a low shelf in reach of children during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the cleaning supplies from the shelf during inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The emergency preparedness plan does not address the designated sheltering/lock-down location within the center where children should gather.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2024.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were not tested in February of 2024.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Fire drills were not conducted in February of 2024.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A food allergy emergency plan was not available for review for a child with a food allergy to peanuts.
Correction verified by the state on April 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Observed a broken fence on the outdoor play area with nails that are exposed and accessible to children.
Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the follow up inspection, toilet seats were broken and observed broken toilet roll despenser.The tiles in the restroom used by school age children are in need of repair.
Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2024.
Observed a bottle of Clorox and Draino in an unlocked cabinet in the 4's and 5's room during the follow up inspection. Note: The provider removed the cleaning supplies during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The use zone for rotating and bouncing equipment on the playground does not extend 6 feet.
Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the follow up inspection, a screw was observed under the play structure.
Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the follow up inspection, children's records were still missing special care needs statements and complete emergency contact information.
Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A fenced in area to the outdoor play area cannot be properly opened by each caregiver.
Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Expired alcohol wipes were observed in the first aid kit,
Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2024.
Children's records for 5 children in care did not contain the following information: 3 were missing consent for field trips, transportation and water activities. 1 was missing signature from the parent authorization for emergency medical treatment. 1 was missing the school name and phone #. 1 was missing an immunization record.
Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024.
Sheets in a crib in the infant room were not snug fitting and had to be tied to fit to the mattress.
Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024.
Water was not made readily available to children during lunch.
Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There were no scissors in the first aid kit.
Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2024.
The medication log was missing dates and amounts of medication given to children on various dates,
Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2024.
Observed expired medication during the inspection that has not been disposed. Note: The provider put the expired medication in the trash can during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
Documentation showing the current annual smoke detection system testing was not available for review upon request.
Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2024.
The operation is sharing space with another program. A written plan of shared space was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2024.
Observed a bottle in the infant room filled with a brown protein mixture. Documentation of written consent from a health care professional or dietician was not available upon request.
Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2024.
1 out of 5 staff files is in need of skill based CPR training.
Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2024.
Observed several nails, screws and washers in the outdoor play area that pose a safety hazard to children.
Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024.
A physician's statement was missing on a food allergy emergency plan for a child with a known food allergy.
Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024.
The van used to transport chidren is not equipped with a child safety alarm.
Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The last Children's Product Certification has not been completed since December 12th, 2022.
Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2024.
An infants crib was not labeled with their name during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2024.
Observed two broken tissue roll holders in the 3 &4's classroom. The deck in the outdoor play area contains uneven surfaces that pose a tripping hazard.
Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024.
A caregiver was observed in the 4 & 5 year old classroom with direct access to children. The provider has not received an eligiblity determination from CBCU stating they can be present.
Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Observed a box of disinfectant spray stored in the pantry where the food is located.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
A fire inspection has not been conducted since December 15th, 2022.
Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A lightbulb was out in the toddler room restroom.
Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2024.
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