Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.44
- Local median
- 0.44
Panther CUBS Early Learning Center
521 YORK DR, Lufkin, TX 75901-4882
- Operation number:
- 1820151
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Angelina
- Capacity:
- 136
- License effective:
- January 14, 2026
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9366304374
- Email:
- cgthornton@lufkinisd.org
- Website:
- www.lufkinisd.org
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Panther CUBS Early Learning Center from July 18, 2025 through July 21, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 15, 2026 and involved child guidance.
Three later inspections, from January 16, 2026 through July 21, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
8 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 12 local median in 75901
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.31
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- Operation staff did not notify a parent of a less serious injury at pick-up as required.
- Correction deadline
- February 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
- Official code
- 746.307(c)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- February 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
- Official code
- 746.1201(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.2421(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- September 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
- Official code
- 746.2401(6)
No recorded violations in this report