Panda Day Care & Creative School #2

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

“The grass located in playground area consisted of tall weeds, making it easy for vermin to hide.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On May 11, 2026, a safe indoor environment was not provided during lunchtime. A staff member failed to adhere to a posted allergy sheet which resulted in a child being served a beverage containing a known allergy. This was corrected when the staff member followed the written instructions documented in the child’s medical action plan.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“A daily schedule was not posted in Space #1 or Space #2. When this was brought to the administrator’s attention, he printed out daily schedules and posted one in each space.”

Rule A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

“In Space #1, a bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on top of a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. When this was brought to the administrator’s attention, the hand sanitizer was removed from the space.”

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. Corrected during the inspection.

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.

“In Space #2, infant feeding plans were not posted for children under 15 months of age. When this was brought to the administrator’s attention, he made copies of the infant feeding plans from the children’s records, and posted them in the classroom for reference.”

Rule An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.. Corrected during the inspection.

Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.

“In Space #1, in the bathroom used by children, a pair of shoes and an open plastic bag containing soiled diapers/pull-ups were stored on top of the diaper changing table. When this was brought to the administrator’s attention, he disposed of the diapers in a plastic-lined, covered receptacle. The shoes were removed from the bathroom.”

Rule Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.. Corrected during the inspection.

Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle).

“In Space #1, in the bathroom used by children, an open plastic bag containing soiled diapers/pull-ups was stored on top of the diaper changing table. When this was brought to the administrator’s attention, he disposed of the diapers/pull-ups in a plastic-lined, covered receptacle.”

Rule Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle).. Corrected during the inspection.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“In Space #1, in the bathroom used by children, three plastic bags containing trash bags, gloves, and other items, were stored on shelf hangers, below five feet from the finished floor. When this was brought to the administrator’s attention, they were moved to a shelf above five feet.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

“One staff member (A.T.) did not complete the required health and safety training topics within one year of hire (DOH: 2/08/23).”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

“One staff member (A.T.) did not complete the required amount of on-going training hours, based on her education and experience (20 Hours Required; 0 Hours Received).”

Rule Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The railing on the left side of entrance to the play area were missing a slat. This was corrected during the visit, the provider replaced the slat immediately once notified.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

“In space#2, the paint on the walls in the center of the room are peeling.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Baby food that had been opened was not covered, labeled with date opened, properly refrigerated and/or used within two days of opening.

“In space #2, a jar of baby food located in the fridge had labeled date of January 23,2024 and had not been used within 48hrs after being opened. This was corrected during the visit the provider discarded the jar of baby food immediately once notified.”

Rule Baby food that had been opened was not covered, labeled with date opened, properly refrigerated and/or used within two days of opening.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

“Health and Safety trainings were not completed for one staff member M.J. who were employed November 2,2022.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

“One staff member M.J. completed 16 ongoing training hours out of the 20hrs required based on education. Staff member M.J.were employed November 2,2022.”

Rule Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.