Punkin Patch Daycare Center, INC

Licensed Center in JOSHUA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 22, 2009

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 514 N BROADWAY ST, JOSHUA, TX 76058 3414
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 22, 2009
Operation number: 943266
Licensed capacity: 175 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	26
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	16
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,791
Citations recorded	15
Record covers	November 30, 2021 – October 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	12
Medium High	2
Medium	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJune 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 26, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 22, 20264 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on July 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on July 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

The director failed to ensure the operation was meeting compliance when instructing staff that this situation was not reportable.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 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 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 verified by the state on July 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 647 standards cited at this visit

ReportApril 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 14, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on February 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on February 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 656 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 3, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on July 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 29, 2024Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff were not properly supervising the children.

Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

HRC 42.04271 - Parent's RightsRisk level: Medium

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 verified by the state on July 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 24, 20241 citation recorded1 of 604 standards cited at this visit

746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and DatedRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection the medication logs were observed missing parent signatures.

Correction verified by the state on June 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 18, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 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 follow-up inspection there was one caregiver present without a clear background check.

Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 13, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

It was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate competency when they picked an infant up from a swing by just their arm.

Correction verified by the state on June 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 29, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on May 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 20, 20232 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High

The operation failed to report to CCR an incident where a child was injured and required medical treatment.

Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The operation did not follow their operational policies regarding illness and exclusion by allowing a child with a fever to remain in care.

Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 649 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 22, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 26, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 564 standards cited at this visit

ReportSeptember 22, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 15, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 30, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 621 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.