Panda Day Care & Creative School
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My daughter has attended this daycare since she was about 3 years old, so we are going on 7 yrs strong. The owners and the workers are kind, professional, and down to earth. We haven't had any issues with the workers or the services.
There is no security walking into this facility. You can literally walk right in and half the time no one is in the front. No locks on classroom doors. Anyone can walk in this facility. I hated knowing my child did not have the proper security. Owner is rude. Grass was never cut outdoors. Nothing but weeds and dirt and no shelter from the sun. My child was always filthy when I picked him up. Ms Becky was terrible. She yelled constantly. Told 2 and 3 year olds to sit down and get out of her face. No one ever paid attention to how she treated the little ones. She literally sat and yelled the whole time. Many issues with teachers but they ended up leaving while my child was there. They were not paying attention to the children. Often I would walk in and they would be on their phones behind the door. The owner always took up for his staff over issues with my child. Terrible place. A few good teachers who actually cared. The rest were absolutely terrible.
My two children having been going here for such a long time and I couldn't imagine the owner being rude or unprofessional. They are wonderful owners who truly care about the children and the parents. They have done excellent things with my kids and I would never take them any where else. The kids have a blast by doing crafts and field trips. We love it
The owner is VERY VERY unprofessional and rude. They are always moving the kids from class to class. Also don't use there card machine to pay for your daycare it is horrible. It takes the money out of your bank and then he says it doesn't go through but it actually does.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. he grass located in playground area consisted of tall weeds, making it easy for vermin to hide. | |||
| 2026-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-16 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent fire inspection was completed on 10/09/2025. The previous fire inspection was completed on 9/13/2024. | |||
| 2025-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. According to the emergency drill log, the most recent fire drill was completed on 12/17/24. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The barrier surrounding the stationary equipment was observed with separated pieces at the back left corner. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In the outdoor learning environment, a rake was stored against the fence in the garden area, and was accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In the outdoor learning environment, the stationary equipment was observed with puddles of water at the top of the stairs and at the bottom of the slides. The stationary equipment was not checked by the staff and dried off prior to children's use. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection was completed on 12/19/2024. | |||
| 2024-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-25 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not recorded, This was corrected during the visit to reflect last fire drill completed June 29, 2024. | |||
| 2024-07-25 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Located in the playground area tall weeds/grass growing is under the slide near the back fence. | |||
| 2024-07-25 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspection were not completed, last documented inspection were completed May 30, 2024. This was corrected, the administrator completed monthly inspection during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-07-25 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were not recorded. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill documented were March 7, 2024. This was corrected during the visit to reflect last shelter in place completed June 29, 2024. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-158L |
| 2024-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Outdoors, there was a climber with two slides on mulch. The mulch at the steps and exits of the slides measured between 1 inch and 2 inches deep, rather than 6 inches. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area accessible to children, a hole 55 inches by 80 inches dug out in front of the stationary play structure, exposing black plastic is a potential tripping hazard. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Tall Grass was present growing in and around playground were children in care play. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Out of the four staff files reviewed one staff member did not receive the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff member T.S needs ten on-going training hours. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Out of the four children files reviewed one NC pre-k child did not have a dental screening on file. | |||
| 2022-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-09 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A piece of broken equipment were located on the playground accessible to children. A picnic style table bench were showing wear and tear, a crack was located on the right side of the bench accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-09-09 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Weeds were visible in the sand box, located on the playground area accessible to children in care. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-23 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not file for M. White CBC expired October 8, 2021. | |||
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