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Panda Bear Academy 2

2119 Thompson Rd, Richmond, TX 774695.0· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
166
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2024

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About

About Panda Bear Academy 2

Panda Bear Academy 2 is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 28, 2024, for up to 166 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7:30 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
166 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity166 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Panda Bear Academy 2 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Fort Bend County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Panda Bear Academy 2

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
166 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1793268
See the state's record

Summary

30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 30 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 24, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “A teacher was observed using own phone to update the ProCare app while taking care of children inside the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

  6. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 25, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

      “The school age children were observed watching cartoons that was not part of the educational curriculum for the childcare center.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The playground surfacing slide was exposed to the pavement and not maintained of five feet of loose surfacing material as required by minimum standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “The director was not able to perform her administrative duties and be compliance with the minimum standard due to her taking care of children full time.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

  10. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A walkthrough was conduct inside and outside the operation. The toddler playground had trash and small items spread out playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 03/12/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025

  2. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025

  3. Oct 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “The playground surface area premise was observed. The plastic playhouse use zone and metal blue vehicle do not meet the six feet minimum requirement extend at all sides in order to reduce the risk impact of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024

  4. Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      “A total of ten operational staff files were review. One out of the ten operational staff files were missing high school diploma.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024

  8. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  11. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Apr 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  14. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Mar 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  17. Mar 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation has not completed their sanitation inspection at the time of the application inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Five classroom were observed. All five classroom are clean and properly sanitized.Three plauyground were observed. One of the three playground had the plastic playhouse torn and broken.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024

  18. Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Mar 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  20. Feb 28, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The pre-k classroom is out of ratio. A total of one teacher and 17 children were present inside the classroom. The classroom ratio is 3 years old.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Five classrooms were observed. Five out of five classrooms were not organized and not clean properly.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation has not completed their fire inspection at the time of the application inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram

      “The operation did not had required posting for emergency and evaluation relocation diagram posted during the application inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation has not completed their sanitation inspection at the time of the application inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      “Two vehicles were observed. Two out of two vehicles were not properly clean and had dirt and trash observed inside the vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.201(4) - Designating Director

      “The operation does not have a designated director at the time of the application inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

      “The operation did not had required posting activity plan posted on each age appropriate classroom during the application inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Panda Bear Academy 2

Is Panda Bear Academy 2 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 28, 2024.

When was Panda Bear Academy 2 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Panda Bear Academy 2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 8 of 30 visits in the last 3 years; 19 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Panda Bear Academy 2 care for?

166, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Panda Bear Academy 2 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Panda Bear Academy 2's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Panda Bear Academy 2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 762-7849 to ask.

What is Panda Bear Academy 2's phone number?

(281) 762-7849.

Where is Panda Bear Academy 2?

2119 Thompson Rd, Richmond, TX 77469. The nearest other daycare we list is George Family Development Center Head Start /Head Start, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).