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Punkin Patch Day Care

20 critical, 8 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 13, 2024.

602 Euclid St, Cleburne, TX 76033 · (817) 558-8120

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings20 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 8 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 13, 2024.

Critical20 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1988Full Permit

Practical5:45a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 140 places

Texas HHSC operation #304909 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night careyes
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Mar 31, 2026 to Mar 31, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
2025
Feb 6, 2025 to Aug 26, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 26, 2025 inspection
- Aug 26, 2025 inspection
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- Feb 6, 2025 inspection
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2024
Aug 6, 2024 to Nov 8, 202412 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 8, 2024 inspection
- Nov 8, 2024 inspection
- Nov 8, 2024 inspection
- Nov 8, 2024 inspection
- Oct 29, 2024 self-reported incident
- Oct 29, 2024 self-reported incident
- Oct 29, 2024 self-reported incident
- Oct 29, 2024 self-reported incident
- Oct 28, 2024 inspection
- Oct 28, 2024 inspection
- Oct 28, 2024 inspection
- Oct 28, 2024 inspection
- Aug 6, 2024 inspection
- Aug 6, 2024 inspection
- Aug 6, 2024 inspection
- Aug 6, 2024 inspection
Jun 13, 2024Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined staff did not intervene when a child tipped over in a jumper and the mother had to pick the child up.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined during a DFPS investigation that staff were rough when handling children. This was discussed in previous CCR inspections with the director.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver did not use a baby bouncer per manufacturer?s instructions. Instructions state to only use for a child who is unable to walk or climb out of product. Evidence shows that the child was able to walk and was further seen to be able to knock the bouncer to the floor while sitting in it.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Two caregivers in the classroom failed to provide age-appropriate activities to children in care. Evidence shows a caregiver placing a child in play equipment that was not age appropriate. Also, a 2nd child was seen idling walking around the room.
  Corrected Jul 30, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2201.
Jun 13, 2024Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined staff did not intervene when a child tipped over in a jumper and the mother had to pick the child up.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined during a DFPS investigation that staff were rough when handling children. This was discussed in previous CCR inspections with the director.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver did not use a baby bouncer per manufacturer?s instructions. Instructions state to only use for a child who is unable to walk or climb out of product. Evidence shows that the child was able to walk and was further seen to be able to knock the bouncer to the floor while sitting in it.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Two caregivers in the classroom failed to provide age-appropriate activities to children in care. Evidence shows a caregiver placing a child in play equipment that was not age appropriate. Also, a 2nd child was seen idling walking around the room.
  Corrected Jul 30, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2201.
Jun 13, 2024Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined during a DFPS investigation that staff were rough when handling children. This was discussed in previous CCR inspections with the director.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined staff did not intervene when a child tipped over in a jumper and the mother had to pick the child up.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver did not use a baby bouncer per manufacturer?s instructions. Instructions state to only use for a child who is unable to walk or climb out of product. Evidence shows that the child was able to walk and was further seen to be able to knock the bouncer to the floor while sitting in it.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Two caregivers in the classroom failed to provide age-appropriate activities to children in care. Evidence shows a caregiver placing a child in play equipment that was not age appropriate. Also, a 2nd child was seen idling walking around the room.
  Corrected Jul 30, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2201.
Jun 13, 2024Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined staff did not intervene when a child tipped over in a jumper and the mother had to pick the child up.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined during a DFPS investigation that staff were rough when handling children. This was discussed in previous CCR inspections with the director.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Two caregivers in the classroom failed to provide age-appropriate activities to children in care. Evidence shows a caregiver placing a child in play equipment that was not age appropriate. Also, a 2nd child was seen idling walking around the room.
  Corrected Jul 30, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2201.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver did not use a baby bouncer per manufacturer?s instructions. Instructions state to only use for a child who is unable to walk or climb out of product. Evidence shows that the child was able to walk and was further seen to be able to knock the bouncer to the floor while sitting in it.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(2).
Apr 16, 2024 to Apr 16, 20244 inspections
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- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
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- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
Apr 2, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2024, verified Apr 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  During the inspection infants were observed in restrictive devices for more than fifteen minutes.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2024, verified Apr 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
Apr 2, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  During the inspection infants were observed in restrictive devices for more than fifteen minutes.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2024, verified Apr 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2024, verified Apr 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
Apr 2, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  During the inspection infants were observed in restrictive devices for more than fifteen minutes.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2024, verified Apr 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2024, verified Apr 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
Apr 2, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  During the inspection infants were observed in restrictive devices for more than fifteen minutes.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2024, verified Apr 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2024, verified Apr 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).

Show 28 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jun 7, 2023 to Jun 7, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 7, 2023 inspection
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2022
Aug 11, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Two infants in care not ready for table food had feeding instructions that were not updated since May and June of 2022.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2022, verified Sep 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Aug 11, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Two infants in care not ready for table food had feeding instructions that were not updated since May and June of 2022.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2022, verified Sep 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Aug 11, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Two infants in care not ready for table food had feeding instructions that were not updated since May and June of 2022.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2022, verified Sep 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Aug 11, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Two infants in care not ready for table food had feeding instructions that were not updated since May and June of 2022.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2022, verified Sep 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 3, 2022 to Jun 14, 20228 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 14, 2022 inspection
- Jun 14, 2022 inspection
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- Jun 14, 2022 inspection
- Jun 6, 2022 inspection
- Jun 6, 2022 inspection
- Jun 6, 2022 inspection
- Jun 6, 2022 inspection
- Jun 3, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 3, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 3, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 3, 2022 complaint investigation
2021
Nov 29, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Infant classroom had 11 children with two caregivers. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The classroom was over ratio by one child. This was corrected at inspection when a child was move to a different classroom, which allowed the classroom to be in ratio.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.1601.
Nov 29, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Infant classroom had 11 children with two caregivers. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The classroom was over ratio by one child. This was corrected at inspection when a child was move to a different classroom, which allowed the classroom to be in ratio.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.1601.
Nov 29, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Infant classroom had 11 children with two caregivers. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The classroom was over ratio by one child. This was corrected at inspection when a child was move to a different classroom, which allowed the classroom to be in ratio.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.1601.
Nov 29, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Infant classroom had 11 children with two caregivers. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The classroom was over ratio by one child. This was corrected at inspection when a child was move to a different classroom, which allowed the classroom to be in ratio.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.1601.
Oct 20, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Out of ten children files reviewed, one child was not current on it's immunizations.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Oct 25, 2021. Standard 746.613(a).
Oct 20, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Out of ten children files reviewed, one child was not current on it's immunizations.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Oct 25, 2021. Standard 746.613(a).
Oct 20, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Out of ten children files reviewed, one child was not current on it's immunizations.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Oct 25, 2021. Standard 746.613(a).
Oct 20, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Out of ten children files reviewed, one child was not current on it's immunizations.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Oct 25, 2021. Standard 746.613(a).

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