Punkin Patch Day Care
602 EUCLID ST, Cleburne, TX 76033 · Johnson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 140
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:45 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Esther Delangel
- Phone
- (817) 558-8120
- Regulated since
- Jul 13, 1988
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 113091 · number 304909
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 10 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (8) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Food & allergies (2) |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2201 — Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Other Serious
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Jun 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2201 — Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection infants were observed in restrictive devices for more than fifteen minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-16.
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Other Serious
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-16.
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Other Serious
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Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection infants were observed in restrictive devices for more than fifteen minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-16.
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Other Serious
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Two infants in care not ready for table food had feeding instructions that were not updated since May and June of 2022.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
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Food & allergies
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Two infants in care not ready for table food had feeding instructions that were not updated since May and June of 2022.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Jun 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Out of ten children files reviewed, one child was not current on it's immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-03. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Out of ten children files reviewed, one child was not current on it's immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-03. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Illness & medication Serious
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