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Fayetteville, NC 28314 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Panda Day Care & Creative School III
- licensed capacity
- 157
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $183
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About Panda Day Care & Creative School III
Panda Day Care & Creative School III is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 157 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 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
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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
- 157 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 157 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Panda Day Care & Creative School III 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Panda Day Care & Creative School III
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 157 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #26000886
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
Oct 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
Aug 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
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 27, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
- May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Show 1 earlier visit
Feb 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Panda Day Care & Creative School III
Is Panda Day Care & Creative School III 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 III last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Panda Day Care & Creative School III had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 III care for?
157, 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 III accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Panda Day Care & Creative School III's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Panda Day Care & Creative School III cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 868-0909 to ask.
What is Panda Day Care & Creative School III's phone number?
(910) 868-0909.
Where is Panda Day Care & Creative School III?
260 Meed St, Fayetteville, NC 28303. The nearest other daycare we list is Benjamin Martin Prime Time, 0.2 miles away.