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PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER

2124 TARAVAL STREET, San Francisco, CA 94116

Facility:
384004609
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
22

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJanuary 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 26, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER from October 25, 2022 through January 26, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on February 6, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of February 7, 2025.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections, from March 7, 2025 through January 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 5 local median in 94116

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.11

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
101163 False Claims (a)No licensee, officer or employee of a licensee shall make or disseminate any false or misleading statement regarding the child care center or any of the services provided by the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 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.
Inspector notes
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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 7, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101163(a) - 101163(a)
Official code
101163(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 10, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 24, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 24, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Lead Testing (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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)