Annette Harlin
Joshua, TX 76058 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Punkin Patch Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 175
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Punkin Patch Daycare Center
Punkin Patch Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Joshua, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 22, 2009, for up to 175 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 175 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 175 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Punkin Patch Daycare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnson County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Punkin Patch Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 175 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #943266
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 26 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 22, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director failed to ensure the operation was meeting compliance when instructing staff that this situation was not reportable.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 32 earlier visits
Jan 14, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
Jun 29, 2024Visit2 rules cited
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
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
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff were not properly supervising the children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
Jun 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“During the inspection the medication logs were observed missing parent signatures.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During follow-up inspection there was one caregiver present without a clear background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
- May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate competency when they picked an infant up from a swing by just their arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
- May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 29, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“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. ***”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
- Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 20, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operation did not follow their operational policies regarding illness and exclusion by allowing a child with a fever to remain in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation failed to report to CCR an incident where a child was injured and required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
- Jul 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Punkin Patch Daycare Center
Is Punkin Patch Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 22, 2009.
When was Punkin Patch Daycare Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Punkin Patch Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 8 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Punkin Patch Daycare Center care for?
175, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Punkin Patch Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Punkin Patch Daycare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Punkin Patch Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 295-6871 to ask.
What is Punkin Patch Daycare Center's phone number?
(817) 295-6871.
Where is Punkin Patch Daycare Center?
514 N Broadway St, Joshua, TX 76058. The nearest other daycare we list is JUMPS Preschool, 0.8 miles away.