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Panther Tots

300 E Idaho St, Seymour, TX 76380 · Baylor County

Panther Tots is a licensed child care center in Seymour, TX, licensed for up to 53 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 6). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 3 centers in Baylor County and better than 52% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 52%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#3 of 3 centers in Baylor County
3High risk
1Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
6 citations from 10 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 15, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Dec 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety2
Staff ratios2
Supervision1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighJan 29, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection expired on Dec. 13, 2024. Fire inspection are required each year.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
HighSep 27, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2024
HighMar 27, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk §746.3317(7)
During the unannounced inspection, older infants and toddlers were observed to be eating whole corn dogs that were not cut up.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
Medium HighMar 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
The indooor gym used by the children in care does not have the electrical outlets covered.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
MediumApr 27, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Operation had the tv screen on during naptime displaying musical lullabies. 3 children under 2 years old was in the classroom while the tv was on. This was corrected at inspection when the tv was turned off.
Correction verified May 3, 2022
MediumApr 27, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
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 met §746.1613(a)
During naptime the operation was observed to be using reduced ratios with one caregiver while children under the age of 18 months were in care. Total number of children being supervised by 1 caregiver during naptime was 17. 2 of the children are under 18 months of age. This was corrrected at inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
Correction verified May 3, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity53 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:15 AM-04:15 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 25, 2017
DirectorJodie Futch
Phone9408892533
State operation #1630438

Common questions

Does Panther Tots take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Panther Tots’s hours?

7:15 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Panther Tots accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Panther Tots had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 29, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Panther Tots compare with other daycares in Baylor County?

It is #3 of 3 centers in Baylor County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 52% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Panther Tots last inspected?

Dec 15, 2025. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 76380

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1630438 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.