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Punkin Patch DayCare Center, Inc

8901 N Highway 171, Godley, TX 76044 · Johnson County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Punkin Patch DayCare Center, Inc is a licensed child care center in Godley, TX, licensed for up to 185 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 23 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (5 of 12). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #22 of 37 centers in Johnson County and better than 55% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 55%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#22 of 37 centers in Johnson County
7High risk
3Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 23 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundMar 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication5
Caregiver conduct2
Supervision2
Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 29, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
The operation failed to report to CCR that a child was injured in care and required medical treatment.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2026
MediumJun 29, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization §746.701(1)
The operation failed to complete an incident report for the incident where a child was injured and required medical treatment.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2026
MediumOct 24, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
The operation had expired medication during the inspection.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2025
HighOct 24, 2025InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
During the inspection an infant was observed in a sleep sack with enclosed arms.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2025
HighJan 13, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
This standard was found to be deficient due to caregiver not following the operation's policy regarding duration for time outs.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025
HighJan 13, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
This standard was found to be deficient due to caregiver using tabletop highchair for timeout.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025
HighJun 19, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined that the operation failed to supervise a child in care by leaving a 6-year-old alone on the playground for approximately 25 minutes.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2024
Medium HighJan 26, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that caregivers were not properly washing the children's hands after toileting and instead of using the sink they were using spray bottles with soapy water.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2024
Medium HighJan 26, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff were not washing their hands after diaper changes.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2024
HighAug 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Not Used On or Near Hard, Slippery Surface §746.5015(a)
The operation used inflatable water slides in the parking lot on a paved surface.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2023
HighApr 19, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not demonstrate competency in accounting for all children while transitioning from the classroom to the playground. As a result, a child was left at the classroom unsupervised.
Correction verified May 24, 2022
HighApr 19, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom with the door closed for one hour, due to the caregiver not accounting for all children when going to the playground.
Correction verified May 24, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity185 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 24, 2019
DirectorJessica Garcia
Phone8173892010
State operation #1684959

Common questions

Does Punkin Patch DayCare Center, Inc take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Punkin Patch DayCare Center, Inc’s hours?

6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Punkin Patch DayCare Center, Inc accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Punkin Patch DayCare Center, Inc cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Punkin Patch DayCare Center, Inc for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Godley, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Punkin Patch DayCare Center, Inc had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 24, 2025: “No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Punkin Patch DayCare Center, Inc compare with other daycares in Johnson County?

It is #22 of 37 centers in Johnson County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 55% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Punkin Patch DayCare Center, Inc last inspected?

Sep 24, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1684959 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.