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Panda Bear Day Care

4 critical, 16 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 7, 2026.

143 Encino Grande St, San Antonio, TX 78232 · (210) 494-1461

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsSan Antonio licensed centers, n=495

Critical findings4 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 4 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 7, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

65% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 16

86% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1986Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 110

Texas HHSC operation #173054 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Aug 19, 2026 to Aug 19, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 19, 2026 inspection
- Aug 19, 2026 inspection
- Aug 19, 2026 inspection
- Aug 19, 2026 inspection
Jul 7, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Franchise Tax Delinquent
  According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.247.
Jul 7, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Franchise Tax Delinquent
  According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.247.
Jul 7, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Franchise Tax Delinquent
  According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.247.
Jul 7, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Franchise Tax Delinquent
  According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.247.
2025
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose-fill around the slide and swings was less than six inches.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child's allergy action plan was missing the signatures of the parent and health care professional.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  One personnel file was missing proof of educational qualifications.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 20, 2025. Standard 746.901(2).
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child's allergy action plan was missing the signatures of the parent and health care professional.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose-fill around the slide and swings was less than six inches.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  One personnel file was missing proof of educational qualifications.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 20, 2025. Standard 746.901(2).
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  One personnel file was missing proof of educational qualifications.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 20, 2025. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose-fill around the slide and swings was less than six inches.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child's allergy action plan was missing the signatures of the parent and health care professional.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  One personnel file was missing proof of educational qualifications.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 20, 2025. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child's allergy action plan was missing the signatures of the parent and health care professional.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose-fill around the slide and swings was less than six inches.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
2024
Oct 10, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill under the composite play structure with a platform over five feet was less than nine inches.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2024, verified Oct 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Oct 10, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill under the composite play structure with a platform over five feet was less than nine inches.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2024, verified Oct 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Oct 10, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill under the composite play structure with a platform over five feet was less than nine inches.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2024, verified Oct 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Oct 10, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill under the composite play structure with a platform over five feet was less than nine inches.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2024, verified Oct 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
2023
Oct 13, 2023 to Oct 13, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 13, 2023 inspection
- Oct 13, 2023 inspection
- Oct 13, 2023 inspection
- Oct 13, 2023 inspection

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

Mar 16, 2023 to Mar 16, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 16, 2023 inspection
- Mar 16, 2023 inspection
- Mar 16, 2023 inspection
- Mar 16, 2023 inspection
2022
Nov 15, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  A first aid kit was lacking gloves. This was corrected at inspection when the director refilled the kit was gloves from storage.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(a).
Nov 15, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  A first aid kit was lacking gloves. This was corrected at inspection when the director refilled the kit was gloves from storage.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(a).
Nov 15, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  A first aid kit was lacking gloves. This was corrected at inspection when the director refilled the kit was gloves from storage.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(a).
Nov 15, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  A first aid kit was lacking gloves. This was corrected at inspection when the director refilled the kit was gloves from storage.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(a).
Feb 1, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
  Three out of nine staff files were missing updated CPR and First Aid requirements.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor playground fence has a loose wood board.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Five out nine staff files were missing required trainings.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
Feb 1, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
  Three out of nine staff files were missing updated CPR and First Aid requirements.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor playground fence has a loose wood board.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Five out nine staff files were missing required trainings.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
Feb 1, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor playground fence has a loose wood board.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
  Three out of nine staff files were missing updated CPR and First Aid requirements.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Five out nine staff files were missing required trainings.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
Feb 1, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor playground fence has a loose wood board.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Five out nine staff files were missing required trainings.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
  Three out of nine staff files were missing updated CPR and First Aid requirements.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2022, verified Feb 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(4)(A).

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