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Panther CUBS Early Learning Center

521 York Dr, Lufkin, TX 75901
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$129
year first permitted
2026
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About Panther CUBS Early Learning Center

Panther CUBS Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lufkin, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 14, 2026, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
136 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Panther CUBS Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Angelina County has a median price of $129 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Angelina County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$129
Home daycare$117

Toddler

Center$121
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$118
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$112
Home daycare$105

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Panther CUBS Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1820151
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 15, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “Operation staff did not notify a parent of a less serious injury at pick-up as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026

  5. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - 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 visit

  7. Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2401(6) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

  9. Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Panther CUBS Early Learning Center

Is Panther CUBS Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 14, 2026.

When was Panther CUBS Early Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Panther CUBS Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Panther CUBS Early Learning Center care for?

136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Panther CUBS Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Panther CUBS Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Panther CUBS Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 630-4374 to ask.

What is Panther CUBS Early Learning Center's phone number?

(936) 630-4374.

Where is Panther CUBS Early Learning Center?

521 York Dr, Lufkin, TX 75901. The nearest other daycare we list is Pine Tree Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).