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Lil Panthers Head Start Child Development Center

8 critical, 4 minor findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 5, 2026.

1510 Martin Luther King Jr Bl, Lufkin, TX 75904 · (936) 598-6315

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLufkin licensed centers, n=34

Critical findings8 critical, 0 serious, 4 minor across 16 inspections and 8 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Mar 5, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 7

74% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2011Full Permit

Practical7:30a–3:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 100

Texas HHSC operation #1226355 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Apr 2, 2026 to Apr 16, 20268 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 16, 2026 inspection
- Apr 16, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 16, 2026 inspection
- Apr 2, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 2, 2026 inspection
Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Two caregivers were terminated as a result of a disciplinary incident at the facility in which the caregivers were observed on camera footage inappropriately grabbing/pulling a child by the wrist/arm.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
  Two caregivers were observed via camera footage speaking to a child in a negative/discouraging/harsh tone during a disciplinary incident at the facility. The caregivers were terminated for their actions.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Two caregivers were terminated as a result of a disciplinary incident at the facility in which the caregivers were observed on camera footage inappropriately grabbing/pulling a child by the wrist/arm.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
  Two caregivers were observed via camera footage speaking to a child in a negative/discouraging/harsh tone during a disciplinary incident at the facility. The caregivers were terminated for their actions.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Two caregivers were terminated as a result of a disciplinary incident at the facility in which the caregivers were observed on camera footage inappropriately grabbing/pulling a child by the wrist/arm.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
  Two caregivers were observed via camera footage speaking to a child in a negative/discouraging/harsh tone during a disciplinary incident at the facility. The caregivers were terminated for their actions.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
  Two caregivers were observed via camera footage speaking to a child in a negative/discouraging/harsh tone during a disciplinary incident at the facility. The caregivers were terminated for their actions.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Two caregivers were terminated as a result of a disciplinary incident at the facility in which the caregivers were observed on camera footage inappropriately grabbing/pulling a child by the wrist/arm.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
2025
Apr 23, 2025 to Apr 23, 20254 inspections
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- Apr 23, 2025 inspection
Jan 22, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2024
May 30, 2024 to May 30, 20244 inspections
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2023
Jul 12, 2023 to Aug 8, 20238 inspections
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- Jul 12, 2023 inspection
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- Jul 12, 2023 inspection
2022
Aug 22, 2022 to Aug 22, 20224 inspections
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- Aug 22, 2022 inspection
2021
Oct 13, 2021 to Oct 15, 20218 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 15, 2021 inspection
- Oct 15, 2021 inspection
- Oct 15, 2021 inspection
- Oct 15, 2021 inspection
- Oct 13, 2021 inspection
- Oct 13, 2021 inspection
- Oct 13, 2021 inspection
- Oct 13, 2021 inspection

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