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Lil Panthers Head Start Child Development Center

1510 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BL, Lufkin, TX 75904-1242

Operation number:
1226355
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:
100
License effective:
June 2, 2011
Hours:
07:30 AM-03:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9365986315
Email:
feliciawoodardshaw@tccainc.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for Lil Panthers Head Start Child Development Center from October 13, 2021 through April 16, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 5, 2026 and involved child guidance.

Two later inspections, from April 2, 2026 through April 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 75904

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.27
Local median
0.32

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
9%
Local median
16%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
18%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.43

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
January 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)