Dana Lea LeJeune
Orange, TX 77632 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Panthers Den
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $135
- year first permitted
- 2004
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About
About Panthers Den
Panthers Den is a licensed child care center in Orange, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 12, 2004, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Panthers Den has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $135 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$135
Home daycare$124
Toddler
Center$128
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$125
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$113
State record
Inspection reports for Panthers Den
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2004
- License number
- #838544
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Records and paperwork 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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- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Panthers Den
Is Panthers Den licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 12, 2004.
When was Panthers Den last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Panthers Den had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Panthers Den care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Panthers Den accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Panthers Den's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Panthers Den cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 745-5998 to ask.
What is Panthers Den's phone number?
(409) 745-5998.
Where is Panthers Den?
5970 White Oak Rd, Orange, TX 77632. The nearest other daycare we list is Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center, 0.8 miles away.