Panda Bear Academy 2

Medium-high risk Employees Discipline Own Children

State rule 746.2807 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employees Discipline Own Children"

Inspector's note: A caregiver physically hit her own biological child for biting a second child while working at the daycare center.

Corrected Oct 14, 2026, verified by the state Oct 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: A teacher was observed using own phone to update the ProCare app while taking care of children inside the classroom.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: The director was not able to perform her administrative duties and be compliance with the minimum standard due to her taking care of children full time.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The playground surfacing slide was exposed to the pavement and not maintained of five feet of loose surfacing material as required by minimum standards.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must be related to planned activities.

State rule 746.2207(c)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities"

Inspector's note: The school age children were observed watching cartoons that was not part of the educational curriculum for the childcare center.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 03/12/2024.

Corrected Apr 8, 2025, verified by the state Mar 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: A walkthrough was conduct inside and outside the operation. The toddler playground had trash and small items spread out playground.

Corrected Mar 31, 2025, verified by the state Mar 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024.

Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Jan 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).