Panther Cubs Early Learning Center, Lufkin TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Critical findings on record

2 critical and 2 serious findings across 9 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jan 15, 2026. Latest visit Jul 21, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings2 · Lufkin median 1

55% of Lufkin licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings2 · Lufkin median 1

71% of Lufkin licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

Jan 15, 2026Self-reported incidentCriticalCaregiver judgment or self-control lapseTexas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High+ 1 more finding from this visit: parental notification of less serious…Verified corrected Feb 18, 2026

“A caregiver was observed handling the children in her care in a careless/hasteful manner, resulting in a child suffering a superficial, accidental injury not requiring medical attention.”Texas HHSC inspector, Jan 15, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Sep 22, 2025InspectionCriticalBasic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersTexas: HighVerified corrected Sep 29, 2025

Nov 12, 2025InspectionSeriousWritten Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalTexas: MediumCorrected during the visit

4findings in 36 months3verified corrected by Texas1corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours7 am–5 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-KindergartenConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Angelina
License number: 1820151
Date issued: Jan 14, 2026
Licensed capacity: 136 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

9 recorded visits · 4 available findings.

2Critical findings

2Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

6 visits

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20264 visits · 2 recorded findings

Jul 21, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Feb 18, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Jan 16, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Jan 15, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Critical
A caregiver was observed handling the children in her care in a careless/hasteful manner, resulting in a child suffering a superficial, accidental injury not requiring medical attention. The caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
State verification recorded Feb 18, 2026.
Standard 746.1201(1) · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 10, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026612806
Visit source ID
905955006
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Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Serious
Operation staff did not notify a parent of a less serious injury at pick-up as required.
State verification recorded Feb 18, 2026.
Standard 746.307(c) · Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 10, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026612805
Visit source ID
905955006
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20252 visits · 1 recorded finding

Dec 16, 2025Inspection
No findings recorded
Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 finding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Serious
Three out of three infant feeding instructions were out of date. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the parents update them as the children arrived at the center.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Nov 12, 2025
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026407419
Visit source ID
905891844
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Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection

9 recorded visits · 4 available findings.

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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

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Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection

9 recorded visits · 4 available findings.

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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

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