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Panther Cubs Early Learning Center

8 critical, 8 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 15, 2026.

521 York Dr, Lufkin, TX 75901 · (936) 630-4374

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLufkin licensed centers, n=34

Critical findings8 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 4 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 15, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 7

74% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2026Full Permit

Practical7a–5pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · Licensed capacity 136

Texas HHSC operation #1820151 · 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
Jan 16, 2026 to Jul 21, 202612 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Feb 18, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 18, 2026 inspection
- Jan 16, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 16, 2026 inspection
Jan 15, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  Operation staff did not notify a parent of a less serious injury at pick-up as required.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
Jan 15, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  Operation staff did not notify a parent of a less serious injury at pick-up as required.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
Jan 15, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  Operation staff did not notify a parent of a less serious injury at pick-up as required.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
Jan 15, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  Operation staff did not notify a parent of a less serious injury at pick-up as required.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
2025
Dec 16, 2025 to Dec 16, 20254 inspections
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- Dec 16, 2025 inspection
- Dec 16, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 16, 2025 inspection
Nov 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Nov 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Nov 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Nov 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Sep 29, 2025 to Sep 29, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 29, 2025 inspection
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Sep 22, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  There was a child in the infant room that had a bib on while sleeping in a crib. This is a choking hazard. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director removing the bib.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
Sep 22, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  There was a child in the infant room that had a bib on while sleeping in a crib. This is a choking hazard. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director removing the bib.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
Sep 22, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  There was a child in the infant room that had a bib on while sleeping in a crib. This is a choking hazard. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director removing the bib.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
Sep 22, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  There was a child in the infant room that had a bib on while sleeping in a crib. This is a choking hazard. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director removing the bib.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
Jul 18, 2025 to Jul 18, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Jul 18, 2025 inspection

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