Panther Cub Day Care

301 N 5TH ST, Princeton, TX 75407Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

53 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 27, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Panther Cub Day Care
License number
1694218
Location
301 N 5TH ST, Princeton, TX 75407
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 24.0/100
Inspection record
53 inspections, last inspected March 27, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor24.0 / 100
Health80/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

56

Total Violations

Mar 27, 2026

Last Inspection

153

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (56)

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Jan 7, 2026

At the time of inspection the program's mounted fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2024 and have not been serviced since then.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Jan 7, 2026

At the time of inspection the program's mounted fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2024 and have not been serviced since then.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Jan 7, 2026

At the time of inspection the program's mounted fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2024 and have not been serviced since then.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Jan 7, 2026

At the time of inspection the program's mounted fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2024 and have not been serviced since then.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2423Apr 22, 2025

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed to be sleeping on the floor of an infant room and was not properly supervising or interacting with the infants in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-16

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Apr 22, 2025

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that the caregiver mentioned in the report had conditions on their background check that didn't allow the caregiver to be left alone to supervise a group of children alone. By the time of the inspection at the operation the caregiver mentioned was no longer present or employed at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Apr 22, 2025

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that the caregiver mentioned in the report had conditions on their background check that didn't allow the caregiver to be left alone to supervise a group of children alone. By the time of the inspection at the operation the caregiver mentioned was no longer present or employed at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Apr 22, 2025

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that the caregiver mentioned in the report had conditions on their background check that didn't allow the caregiver to be left alone to supervise a group of children alone. By the time of the inspection at the operation the caregiver mentioned was no longer present or employed at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2423Apr 22, 2025

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed to be sleeping on the floor of an infant room and was not properly supervising or interacting with the infants in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-16

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Apr 22, 2025

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that the caregiver mentioned in the report had conditions on their background check that didn't allow the caregiver to be left alone to supervise a group of children alone. By the time of the inspection at the operation the caregiver mentioned was no longer present or employed at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2423Apr 22, 2025

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed to be sleeping on the floor of an infant room and was not properly supervising or interacting with the infants in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2423Apr 22, 2025

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed to be sleeping on the floor of an infant room and was not properly supervising or interacting with the infants in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that two caregivers handled a child in an aggressive manner physically. These actions resulted in Reason to Believe listings for both caregivers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that caregivers were observed mishandling children in care during naptime by pushing their heads into their nap mat, hitting the children on their heads, and aggressively straighten their legs out to make them lay down while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that the previous center director had notified the caregivers of the concerns of using their cell phones while supervising the children, but no policy had been put in place. The caregivers were both observed using their phones during the times of the incidents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that did not demonstrate competency of caring for the children and meeting their needs in a timely manner, as one child was observed visibly upset during the time and was not comforted by any of the caregivers present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that caregivers were observed mishandling children in care during naptime by pushing their heads into their nap mat, hitting the children on their heads, and aggressively straighten their legs out to make them lay down while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that the previous center director had notified the caregivers of the concerns of using their cell phones while supervising the children, but no policy had been put in place. The caregivers were both observed using their phones during the times of the incidents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that did not demonstrate competency of caring for the children and meeting their needs in a timely manner, as one child was observed visibly upset during the time and was not comforted by any of the caregivers present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that did not demonstrate competency of caring for the children and meeting their needs in a timely manner, as one child was observed visibly upset during the time and was not comforted by any of the caregivers present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that the previous center director had notified the caregivers of the concerns of using their cell phones while supervising the children, but no policy had been put in place. The caregivers were both observed using their phones during the times of the incidents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that two caregivers handled a child in an aggressive manner physically. These actions resulted in Reason to Believe listings for both caregivers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that caregivers were observed mishandling children in care during naptime by pushing their heads into their nap mat, hitting the children on their heads, and aggressively straighten their legs out to make them lay down while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that the previous center director had notified the caregivers of the concerns of using their cell phones while supervising the children, but no policy had been put in place. The caregivers were both observed using their phones during the times of the incidents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that did not demonstrate competency of caring for the children and meeting their needs in a timely manner, as one child was observed visibly upset during the time and was not comforted by any of the caregivers present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that two caregivers handled a child in an aggressive manner physically. These actions resulted in Reason to Believe listings for both caregivers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that caregivers were observed mishandling children in care during naptime by pushing their heads into their nap mat, hitting the children on their heads, and aggressively straighten their legs out to make them lay down while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Dec 19, 2024

Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that two caregivers handled a child in an aggressive manner physically. These actions resulted in Reason to Believe listings for both caregivers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Dec 18, 2024

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed mishandling a child in care during naptime by pushing the child's head into their nap mat and aggressively straighten their legs out to make them lay down while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 18, 2024

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation it was determined that the caregiver left in charge of the children during naptime did not practice self-control when she mishandled the children during this time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Dec 18, 2024

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation and video footage review, it was determined that there was a total of 12 children, ages 12-17 months, with only one caregiver present during naptime. This is not allowed for this age group of children, as the caregiver/child ratio cannot be reduced for the group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 18, 2024

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation it was determined that the caregiver left in charge of the children during naptime did not practice self-control when she mishandled the children during this time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Dec 18, 2024

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation and video footage review, it was determined that there was a total of 12 children, ages 12-17 months, with only one caregiver present during naptime. This is not allowed for this age group of children, as the caregiver/child ratio cannot be reduced for the group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Dec 18, 2024

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed mishandling a child in care during naptime by pushing the child's head into their nap mat and aggressively straighten their legs out to make them lay down while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Dec 18, 2024

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed mishandling a child in care during naptime by pushing the child's head into their nap mat and aggressively straighten their legs out to make them lay down while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 18, 2024

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation it was determined that the caregiver left in charge of the children during naptime did not practice self-control when she mishandled the children during this time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Dec 18, 2024

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation and video footage review, it was determined that there was a total of 12 children, ages 12-17 months, with only one caregiver present during naptime. This is not allowed for this age group of children, as the caregiver/child ratio cannot be reduced for the group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Dec 18, 2024

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed mishandling a child in care during naptime by pushing the child's head into their nap mat and aggressively straighten their legs out to make them lay down while in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 18, 2024

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation it was determined that the caregiver left in charge of the children during naptime did not practice self-control when she mishandled the children during this time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Dec 18, 2024

This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation and video footage review, it was determined that there was a total of 12 children, ages 12-17 months, with only one caregiver present during naptime. This is not allowed for this age group of children, as the caregiver/child ratio cannot be reduced for the group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Nov 18, 2024

The fire extinguishers are tagged to have last been serviced in July 2023, the extinguishers have not been serviced yet for this year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Nov 18, 2024

The fire extinguishers are tagged to have last been serviced in July 2023, the extinguishers have not been serviced yet for this year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Nov 18, 2024

The fire extinguishers are tagged to have last been serviced in July 2023, the extinguishers have not been serviced yet for this year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Nov 18, 2024

The fire extinguishers are tagged to have last been serviced in July 2023, the extinguishers have not been serviced yet for this year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 5, 2023

During the inspection, high school students were in classrooms with children. The high school students did not have an eligible background check through the background check unit of Child Care Regulation. This was corrected at inspection when the high school students left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 5, 2023

During the inspection, high school students were in classrooms with children. The high school students did not have an eligible background check through the background check unit of Child Care Regulation. This was corrected at inspection when the high school students left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 5, 2023

During the inspection, high school students were in classrooms with children. The high school students did not have an eligible background check through the background check unit of Child Care Regulation. This was corrected at inspection when the high school students left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 5, 2023

During the inspection, high school students were in classrooms with children. The high school students did not have an eligible background check through the background check unit of Child Care Regulation. This was corrected at inspection when the high school students left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Oct 14, 2021

The standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. Management did not provide a complete incident report listing a parent's signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 14, 2021

The standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found not compliant. Management did not report to Child Care Regulations an incident that placed a child at risk within 48 hours from the time that the incident was brought to management's attention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Oct 14, 2021

The standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. Management did not provide a complete incident report listing a parent's signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Oct 14, 2021

The standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. Management did not provide a complete incident report listing a parent's signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 14, 2021

The standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found not compliant. Management did not report to Child Care Regulations an incident that placed a child at risk within 48 hours from the time that the incident was brought to management's attention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Oct 14, 2021

The standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. Management did not provide a complete incident report listing a parent's signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 14, 2021

The standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found not compliant. Management did not report to Child Care Regulations an incident that placed a child at risk within 48 hours from the time that the incident was brought to management's attention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 14, 2021

The standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found not compliant. Management did not report to Child Care Regulations an incident that placed a child at risk within 48 hours from the time that the incident was brought to management's attention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panther Cub Day Care's safety grade?

Panther Cub Day Care has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 24.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Panther Cub Day Care have?

Panther Cub Day Care has 56 total violations on record, including 44 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Panther Cub Day Care last inspected?

Panther Cub Day Care was last inspected on March 27, 2026.

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