Panda Day Care & Creative School #2
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 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 Child…
was given almond milk a item documented as a known allergy this created an unsafe indoor environment.The emergency care plan wer
Jul 10, 20254 Findings4 Important
- 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. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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
- 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,
- 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 b