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Panda Bear Day Care

143 Encino Grande St, San Antonio, TX 78232 · Bexar County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Panda Bear Day Care is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 110 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #360 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #360 of 476 centers in San Antonio
1High risk
6Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 7 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 19, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundSep 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Training & qualifications3
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 7, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
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.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2026
MediumSep 30, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
One personnel file was missing proof of educational qualifications.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2025
Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child's allergy action plan was missing the signatures of the parent and health care professional.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025
Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose-fill around the slide and swings was less than six inches.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025
Medium HighOct 10, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose-fill under the composite play structure with a platform over five feet was less than nine inches.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2024
MediumNov 15, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
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
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Five out nine staff files were missing required trainings.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
Three out of nine staff files were missing updated CPR and First Aid requirements.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The outdoor playground fence has a loose wood board.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity110 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 11, 1986
DirectorCarlyn Esparza
Phone2104941461
State operation #173054

Common questions

Does Panda Bear Day Care take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Panda Bear Day Care’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Panda Bear Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Panda Bear Day Care cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Panda Bear Day Care for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes San Antonio, is $42.00 a day for infants, $40.40 a day for toddlers and $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Panda Bear Day Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 7, 2026: “Franchise Tax Delinquent.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Panda Bear Day Care compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #360 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Panda Bear Day Care last inspected?

Aug 19, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 173054 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.