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Panda Day Care & Creative School

868 S Reilly Rd, Fayetteville, NC 283145.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$183

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About Panda Day Care & Creative School

Panda Day Care & Creative School is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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 capacity24 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Panda Day Care & Creative School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $183 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.
Cumberland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$162

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$76
Home daycare$93

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 Day Care & Creative School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
24 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#26000189
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

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. Jul 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026

  2. Jan 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

  5. Jul 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

  8. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Panda Day Care & Creative School

Is Panda Day Care & Creative School licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Panda Day Care & Creative School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Panda Day Care & Creative School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 12 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 Day Care & Creative School care for?

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

Does Panda Day Care & Creative School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Panda Day Care & Creative School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Panda Day Care & Creative School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 487-4007 to ask.

What is Panda Day Care & Creative School's phone number?

(910) 487-4007.

Where is Panda Day Care & Creative School?

868 S Reilly Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28314. The nearest other daycare we list is Panda Day Care & Creative School #2, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).