Panther Cub Day Care
301 N 5th St, Princeton, TX
Rainbow Connection
- licensed capacity
- 145
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $3,500
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Rainbow Connection
Rainbow Connection is a licensed child care center in Princeton, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 25, 2020, for up to 145 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition of $3,500.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 145 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months through 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Experienced teachers dedicated to early childhood development |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation and pick-up from select local public schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 145 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Rainbow Connection lists monthly tuition of $3,500. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $176 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Playgroup Plan, Age: 2-3 Years | $3,500 |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for Rainbow Connection
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 145 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1694841
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 1
- 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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- May 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. The director was not properly supervising a caregiver who had inappropriately disciplined several children in care throughout the course of a day.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation inspection it was determined that the center director has not notified parents of the prohibited punishment concerns that been noted during the investigation. The director was made aware of the concerns on 12/17/25 but failed to notify parents in a timely manner.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not reach out for assistance in the classroom from the administrative staff when the caregiver became frustrated.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information provided from a DFPS initiation investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed children by the arm in the bicep and triceps area, causing them to lift off the floor on multiple occasions.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver was found to have physically abused children who were in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
- Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation, good judgment was not demonstrated when it was determined that a caregiver named in this report did restrain a child in care by their arms and allowed another child to hit him. *************** By the time of the investigation inspection, the caregiver had confessed this action to the director in charge and was terminated from their position. Proper discipline/guidance was observed during the inspection time and additional trainings have been completed by all staff.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“A school vehicle with a model year of 2017 was missing an electronic child safety alarm; the vehicle is currently be used to transport children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2023
- Nov 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Through review of video during the investigation inspection, it was determined that a caregiver pulled a three year old child up from a sitting to a standing position by holding the child's hand and pulling the child up which caused an injury to the child's elbow. During the interview process, the caregiver stated that they were trying to get the child to join the group on a rug that was in a different area of the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
Sep 17, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not supervise children in care appropriately. The caregiver was not able to intervene to prevent a child in care from being bitten multiple times during a conflict with another child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2022
- Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Rainbow Connection
Is Rainbow Connection licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 25, 2020.
When was Rainbow Connection last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rainbow Connection had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Rainbow Connection care for?
145, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Rainbow Connection accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rainbow Connection's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Rainbow Connection cost?
Monthly tuition of $3,500, as it lists it.
What is Rainbow Connection's phone number?
(972) 736-3000.
Where is Rainbow Connection?
101 Jefferson Ave, Princeton, TX 75407. The nearest other daycare we list is Panther Cub Day Care, 0.3 miles away.