Panda Preschool & Day Care Center
Panda Preschool & Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Burnham, PA, with capacity for 126 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 17 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 17). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in Mifflin County and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On the toddler playground, the white vinyl fence was observed to be dirty with a brown/green film on it.
In the infant room, peeling paint was observed on the wall near the diaper changing station.
On the PreK Counts playground an outdoor storage box was observed to have a broken lid, creating a hazard to children. Corrected on the day of inspection by removing the lid.
Child #1, #2, and #3 had an emergency contact form that was missing the complete address for persons to whom the child can be released.
Staff #3 had a state police clearance dated 7/3/19 and updated on 7/9/24 and a child abuse clearance dated 6/27/19, both of which were not updated within 60 months of expiration. Staff #4 was determined to have lived out of state within the past 5 years and clearances were not on file for that state. Staff #4 obtained out of state clearances on 9/19/24.
In the PreK Counts room, a container of tadpole food labeled "Not for human consumption" was observed on a shelf accessible to children.
In the Young Toddler room and the PreK Counts room window sills were observed to be dusty.
In the infant room, a plastic lined foam pit was observed to have fraying and ripping edges/corners, exposing the internal foam to children.
Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 7/3/24, which was not completed prior to working with children. Staff #5 had a health assessment dated 1/29/24, which was not completed prior to working with children.
Fire detection testing was observed to be completed greater than 30 days on the following occasions: 12/22/23-1/22/24, 1/22/24-2/22/24, and 5/3/24-6/3/24
In the Young Toddler room, staff #2 was observed working with staff #1 together. Staff number 2 did not have completed CPR/First Aid training and staff #1 was a provisional hire. Due to staff #1 being a provisional hire, staff #1 was not qualified to supervise staff #2.
In the upstairs 3s/4s classroom 3rd from stairwell on the right, the toy wooden refrigerator and stove were observed to be in need to repair (fridge replace handle, stove tighten handle screws)
In the upstairs OT room 2nd on left from the stairwell the flip can required for the diapering area was observed to be switched with the regular classroom can and the diapering can was not then hands free.
Records for Staff Members #1 and #2 contained health assessments with dates that exceeded the two year date interval permitted. Staff #1 was 7/7/21 and 7/13/2023 and Staff #2 was 8/19/20 and 9/29/22.
Record for Child #1 did not contain the addess for listed individuals authorized to pick up the child as required.
The toddler room on the first (ground) floor was observed to have a tear in the changing pad, and the cabinet door was observed to be missing the handle knobs, leaving the screws exposed.
Record for Child #1 did not contain a policy number for the health insurance policy.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $37.50 | $31.25 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $32.50 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $32.50 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Panda Preschool & Day Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Sep 12, 2024 (background checks): “Staff #3 had a state police clearance dated 7/3/19 and updated on 7/9/24 and a child abuse clearance dated 6/27/19, both of which were not updated within 60 months of expiration. Staff #4 was determined to have lived…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Panda Preschool & Day Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Panda Preschool & Day Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Panda Preschool & Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Sep 20, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Panda Preschool & Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Mifflin County?
It is #6 of 7 centers in Mifflin County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Panda Preschool & Day Care Center last inspected?
Sep 26, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Panda Preschool & Day Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for infant, $42.50 for young toddler, $40.00 for older toddler, $37.50 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Panda Preschool & Day Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is New Life Church.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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