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Punkin Patch DayCare Center, Inc

8901 N HIGHWAY 171, Godley, TX 76044-3466

Operation number:
1684959
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Johnson
Capacity:
185
License effective:
July 24, 2019
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8173892010
Email:
ppdcgodley@outlook.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 35 available inspections for Punkin Patch DayCare Center, Inc from August 22, 2021 through July 2, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 29, 2026 and involved incident records.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
35

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

35 total inspections vs 12 local median in Johnson County

Compared to 39 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
18%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
23%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.49

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to complete an incident report for the incident where a child was injured and required medical treatment.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Official code
746.701(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to report to CCR that a child was injured in care and required medical treatment.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation had expired medication during the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the inspection an infant was observed in a sleep sack with enclosed arms.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found to be deficient due to caregiver using tabletop highchair for timeout.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was found to be deficient due to caregiver not following the operation's policy regarding duration for time outs.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined that the operation failed to supervise a child in care by leaving a 6-year-old alone on the playground for approximately 25 minutes.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that caregivers were not properly washing the children's hands after toileting and instead of using the sink they were using spray bottles with soapy water.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff were not washing their hands after diaper changes.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation used inflatable water slides in the parking lot on a paved surface.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5015(a) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Not Used On or Near Hard, Slippery Surface
Official code
746.5015(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom with the door closed for one hour, due to the caregiver not accounting for all children when going to the playground.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not demonstrate competency in accounting for all children while transitioning from the classroom to the playground. As a result, a child was left at the classroom unsupervised.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The caregivers in the room admitted to knowing a child was a known biter, and did not properly supervise that child which allowed that child to bite another child several times.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on records and interviews on the day of the incident, three classrooms were out of ratio at different times throughout the day.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver did not use good judgment when she left the classroom leaving another caregiver alone with eleven infant and toddlers.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)