No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Punkin Patch Daycare Center, Inc
514 N Broadway St, Joshua
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 175
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Jan 22, 2009
- Phone
- 8172956871
- Website
- www.punkinpatchloveskids.com
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-21. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-21. - Critical Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-21. - Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Inspector's note: The director failed to ensure the operation was meeting compliance when instructing staff that this situation was not reportable. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-21.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-11. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-11.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-12.
- Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff were not properly supervising the children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-31. - Non-critical HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-31.
- Critical Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Inspector's note: During the inspection the medication logs were observed missing parent signatures. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-05.
- Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector's note: During follow-up inspection there was one caregiver present without a clear background check. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-18.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: It was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate competency when they picked an infant up from a swing by just their arm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Inspector's note: 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. *** Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-24.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Policies Comply with Rules
Inspector's note: The operation did not follow their operational policies regarding illness and exclusion by allowing a child with a fever to remain in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-17. - Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Inspector's note: The operation failed to report to CCR an incident where a child was injured and required medical treatment. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-17.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.