PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER

2124 TARAVAL STREET, San Francisco, CA 94116CLOSED
C

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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

7 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: CLOSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

January 26, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
2124 TARAVAL STREET, San Francisco, CA 94116
Status
CLOSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 73.8/100
Inspection record
7 inspections, last inspected January 26, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average73.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance0/100

24

Total Violations

Jan 26, 2026

Last Inspection

26

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (24)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101163(a)Type AJan 26, 2026

Based on the record review, the Center did not comply with the section cited above. it was revealed that the Director had deliberately altered her Mandated Reporter training certificate by changing the name of the certificate holder to reflect her own. This discrepancy was uncovered when the QR code on the certificate was scanned, which indicated that the certificate rightfully belonged to one of her teachers. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type AJan 26, 2026

Based on observation, an uncleared fingerprint person was present while the children were in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BJan 26, 2026

Based on interviews and records reviews, it was revealed that the center did not comply with the above section. The Center failed to conduct lead testing of its water used for consumption before the January 1, 2023 deadline. Failing to complete the drinking water test for lead contamination levels could pose potential health and safety risks to the children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BJan 26, 2026

Based on record review and interview, the Center did not comply with the section cited above, as the Center does not have proof that fire drills are being conducted and documented at least once every six months. Not conducting fire drills could pose/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Jan 26, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101163(a)Jan 26, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Jan 26, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BJan 26, 2026

Based on observations, LPAs confirmed that the center has a container of Lysol wipes that was stored on top of the children's toilet tank and was accessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101163(a)Type BJan 26, 2026

Based on the record review, the Center did not comply with the abovementioned section. S1 has not completed their Mandated reporter training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintMar 7, 2025

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AComplaintMar 7, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMar 7, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMar 7, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 7, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 7, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 7, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintMar 7, 2025

Based on the record review, the Center did not comply with the section cited above. Neither the Director nor the teacher had complete immunization records. Records such as measles, pertussis, Influenza, and TB clearance were missing or not available for review, which poses/poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk for persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 7, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintMar 7, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintMar 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)ComplaintMar 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintMar 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintMar 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMar 7, 2025

Based on the record review, the center did not comply with the abovementioned section. The director did not have a valid mandated reporter training certificate. Additionally, it was discovered that the director had falsified the certificate by altering and editing her name on the certificate. The QR code verified that the certificate belonged to her staff member, Manlian Li.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER's safety grade?

PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 73.8 out of 100.

How many violations does PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER have?

PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER has 24 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 18 serious, and 0 minor.

When was PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER last inspected?

PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER was last inspected on January 26, 2026.

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