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Punkin Patch Daycare Center, INC

514 N BROADWAY ST, Joshua, TX 76058-3414

Operation number:
943266
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:
175
License effective:
January 22, 2009
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8172956871
Email:
ppdcjoshua@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 42 available inspections for Punkin Patch Daycare Center, INC from October 5, 2021 through June 30, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 22, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Three later inspections, from June 25, 2026 through June 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
42

11 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

42 total inspections vs 12 local median in Johnson County

Compared to 39 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.36
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
18%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
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
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This was determined to be deficient by the caregiver grabbing the infant by their arm and leg and carrying them to the pack in play in this manner.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director failed to ensure the operation was meeting compliance when instructing staff that this situation was not reportable.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to notify CCR that a child was involved in a non-routine situation that places a child at risk for injury or harm.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This was determined to be deficient due to the operation failing to notify the parents of a child that was involved in a non-routine situation that placed the child at risk for injury or harm.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the course of the investigation and determined to be deficient. It was determined that an employee grabbed a child by the face to redirect them.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This was evaluated during the course of the investigation and determined to be deficient. It was determined an employee yelled at a child while trying to redirect them.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During the inspection a caregiver did not know how many children she had that she was responsible for and left it for the director to do a head count.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff were not properly supervising the children.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 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)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not follow guidelines for parents right when allowing a parent to view video footage prior to notifying other parents.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Official code
HRC 42.04271
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
During the inspection the medication logs were observed missing parent signatures.
Correction deadline
July 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Official code
746.3803(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During follow-up inspection there was one caregiver present without a clear background check.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate competency when they picked an infant up from a swing by just their arm.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
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: Child guidance
Report finding
During the course of the investigation, it was determined a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they used their open hand to hit a child. ***Please note: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation. ***
Correction deadline
April 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to report to CCR an incident where a child was injured and required medical treatment.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not follow their operational policies regarding illness and exclusion by allowing a child with a fever to remain in care.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)