Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Panther Cubs Early Learning Center
521 York Dr, Lufkin
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided
- Accepts child care subsidies
- No
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Jan 14, 2026
- Phone
- 9366304374
- Website
- www.lufkinisd.org
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
2High risk
0Medium-high risk
2Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
8Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
Feb 18, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 16, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 15, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-10. - Non-critical Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Inspector's note: Operation staff did not notify a parent of a less serious injury at pick-up as required. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-10.
Dec 16, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Nov 12, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Inspector's note: Three out of three infant feeding instructions were out of date.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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 22, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-22.
Jul 18, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.