Panda Bear Academy
Licensed Center in Houston, Texas. License #1791317, issued January 29, 2025.
- Address
- 3416 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77063
- Phone
- (713) 784-2378
- Licensed capacity
- 112 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
- Website
- pandabear-academy.com
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 3-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since August 8, 2025. From the state's provider report of October 23, 2025.
Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 5,078 standards at Panda Bear Academy between January 12, 2024 and July 2, 2026 and recorded 55 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 4 | 484 | 1 |
| Record keeping | 4 | 445 | 3 |
| Personnel | 4 | 617 | 2 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 216 | 0 |
| Activities | 4 | 144 | 0 |
| Infants | 4 | 360 | 2 |
| Toddlers | 4 | 88 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 4 | 76 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Discipline | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Field trips | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Get well care | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 4 | 180 | 5 |
| Health practices | 4 | 452 | 3 |
| Safety practices | 4 | 308 | 7 |
| Physical facilities | 4 | 300 | 2 |
| Outdoor safety | 4 | 384 | 4 |
| Pools | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 271 | 5 |
| Transportation | 4 | 196 | 4 |
The table adds up to 5,041 of those standards. The remaining 37, including 17 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 17 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on July 16, 2026, and 55 citations.
- 14High
- 27Medium High
- 14Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 55. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- High November 5, 2024 Correction verified November 21, 2024
746.2401(6): Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Infant was sleeping with a pacifier containing a string attached to their clothing. Note: The string removed from the infants clothing during the inspection.
- Medium High October 17, 2024 Correction verified November 5, 2024
746.1605(1): Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
- Medium October 17, 2024 Corrected at inspection
746.2207(a): Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under two were observed watching television during the inspection. Note: Caregivers turned the television off during inspection.
- Medium High October 17, 2024 Correction verified November 5, 2024
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
- Medium High October 17, 2024 Corrected at inspection
746.3317: Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Expired milk was served to children for breakfast during the inspection. Note: The provider purchased and provided new milk during the inspection.
- Medium July 19, 2024 Correction verified July 31, 2024
746.603(a): Children's Records Maintained
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
- High July 19, 2024 Correction verified July 19, 2024
745.635(3): AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
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.
- Medium July 19, 2024 Correction verified July 29, 2024
746.901: Required Personnel Records
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
- High July 19, 2024 Correction verified July 31, 2024
746.201(1): Policies Comply with Rules
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.
- Medium High July 19, 2024 Corrected at inspection
746.3805(c)(2): Medication Records - Name of Medication
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.
- Medium July 19, 2024 Correction verified July 22, 2024
746.2421(b): Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The feeding instructions for 1 infant was last signed and dated by the parent on 3/7/2024.
- Medium High July 19, 2024 Corrected at inspection
746.1205(a)(3): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
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.
- Medium High May 29, 2024 Correction verified June 14, 2024
746.3417(1): Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack during the follow up inspection.
- High May 16, 2024 Correction verified May 29, 2024
746.5617(a)(6): Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the van was missing gauze and antiseptics solution.
- Medium High May 16, 2024 Correction verified May 29, 2024
746.1203(6): Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Children were observed fighting one another during the inspection.
- High May 16, 2024 Correction verified May 29, 2024
746.5617(a)(4): Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Emergency phone #'s were missing for 2 children who were transported. Note: One child's emergency phone # was corrected during inspection.
- High May 16, 2024 Correction verified May 29, 2024
746.5625(b): Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
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.
- High April 30, 2024 Correction verified May 16, 2024
746.2401(7): Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
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.
- Medium High April 16, 2024 Correction verified April 22, 2024
746.5205(1): Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drills were not conducted in February of 2024.
- High April 16, 2024 Corrected at inspection
746.3407(12): Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
- Medium High April 16, 2024 Correction verified April 30, 2024
746.4751(c): Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Observed a broken fence on the outdoor play area with nails that are exposed and accessible to children.
- High April 16, 2024 Correction verified April 22, 2024
746.5319: Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were not tested in February of 2024.
- Medium April 16, 2024 Correction verified April 22, 2024
746.4751(b): Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The maintenance checklists do not document broken equipment observed on the playground.
- Medium High April 16, 2024 Correction verified April 19, 2024
746.3819: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A food allergy emergency plan was not available for review for a child with a food allergy to peanuts.
- High April 16, 2024 Correction verified April 30, 2024
746.1205(a)(2): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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.
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