Texas records · COLLIN County · PRINCETON
Panther Cub Day Care
Licensed Center in PRINCETON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 4, 2020
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 301 N 5TH ST, PRINCETON, TX 75407 6622
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- February 4, 2020
- Operation number
- 1694218
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 23 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 11 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,313 |
| Citations recorded | 19 |
| Record covers | October 14, 2021 – November 2, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 11 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 4 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionNovember 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionSeptember 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 9, 20263 citations recorded3 of 529 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Seven infant feeding instructions were not updated by the child's parent.
Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
A caregiver without an active background was observed supervising a group of children in the classroom. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was asked to leave the premises.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High
Cribs in both infant classrooms did not have sheets on the mattress with a snug fit and could pose an entanglement hazard.
Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 25, 2026Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through review of video and interviews with staff, it was determined that two caregivers were putting two children in restrictive devices multiple times daily to stop the children from exhibiting certain behaviors.
Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated for the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the director and parents, it was determined that the parents were not immediately notified when it was discovered two caregivers were physically restraining their children in chairs.
Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 7, 20261 citation recorded1 of 736 standards cited at this visit
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection the program's mounted fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2024 and have not been serviced since then.
Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 12, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 30, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 529 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 22, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2423 - Naptime for InfantsRisk level: Medium
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.
Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2025.
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 19, 20244 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportDecember 18, 20243 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards metRisk level: Medium
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportDecember 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 18, 20241 citation recorded1 of 748 standards cited at this visit
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High
The fire extinguishers are tagged to have last been serviced in July 2023, the extinguishers have not been serviced yet for this year.
Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportJuly 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJanuary 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 525 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 5, 20231 citation recorded1 of 681 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionOctober 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 518 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 18, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 14, 2021Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2021.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2021.
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