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Panda Bear Day Care

143 Encino Grande St, San Antonio, TX 782324.6· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
1986

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About Panda Bear Day Care

Panda Bear Day Care is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 11, 1986, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
110 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 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 capacity110 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Panda Bear Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $171 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.
Bexar County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

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 Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#173054
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 7, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.247 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026

  3. Sep 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025

    • 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 loose-fill around the slide and swings was less than six inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “One personnel file was missing proof of educational qualifications.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025

  4. Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

  5. Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - 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 visit

  8. Feb 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “Five out nine staff files were missing required trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The outdoor playground fence has a loose wood board.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

      “Three out of nine staff files were missing updated CPR and First Aid requirements.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022

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 Day Care

Is Panda Bear Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 11, 1986.

When was Panda Bear Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Panda Bear Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Day Care care for?

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

Does Panda Bear Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Panda Bear Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Panda Bear Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 494-1461 to ask.

What is Panda Bear Day Care's phone number?

(210) 494-1461.

Where is Panda Bear Day Care?

143 Encino Grande St, San Antonio, TX 78232. The nearest other daycare we list is Country Home Learning Center #2, 0.6 miles away.

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