Punkin Patch Day Care

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

During the inspection infants were observed in restrictive devices for more than fifteen minutes.

During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a swing.

Two infants in care not ready for table food had feeding instructions that were not updated since May and June of 2022.

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.

Out of ten children files reviewed, one child was not current on it's immunizations.