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Cadence Academy, The Colony

Child care center · 5740 N COLONY BLVD, The Colony, TX 75056-4413 · License 530356

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 140. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (182)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file is missing the immunizations.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
It was determined that a child's diaper was not changed in a timely manner.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants do not have updated feeding instructions on file.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed a caregiver to have access to children without obtaining the results of the background check. The caregiver was sent home.
3 746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Five staff are missing a signed statement that they recieved the center policies.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement by not following corporates policy for head injuries by not notifying parents immediately.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the infant classroom without a background check. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was ran while at the inspection.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's file is missing the health statement.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have a FARE form on file at the operation and One child did not have a physician signature on the FARE form at the operation.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered during the course of this investigation, it was determined that the operation did not complete an incident report regarding the incident between a caregiver and student in care, resulting in the child being left without supervision.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector installed at the operation.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
The Pre-K and School age classrooms were observed to be out of ratio during the inspection.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Based on information gathered during this investigation, it is determined that a caregiver has subjected children in care to inappropriate language while in care
5 746.1205(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
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended while in care.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregivers with four groups did not know the number children they were responsible for during inspection.
Yes
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Nine children files are missing the updated special care needs section.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver did not use good judgment when chasing children around on the playground with a decomposed rat.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered through the course of this investigation, it is determined that the director did not report to childcare regulations as outlined in the standards.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver was yelling at children while in care.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver did not use good judgment when chasing children around on the playground with a decomposed rat.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered during the course of this investigation, it was determined that the operation did not complete an incident report regarding the incident between a caregiver and student in care, resulting in the child being left without supervision.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed a caregiver to have access to children without obtaining the results of the background check. The caregiver was sent home.
3 746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Five staff are missing a signed statement that they recieved the center policies.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the infant classroom without a background check. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was ran while at the inspection.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered through the course of this investigation, it is determined that the director did not report to childcare regulations as outlined in the standards.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
The Pre-K and School age classrooms were observed to be out of ratio during the inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement by not following corporates policy for head injuries by not notifying parents immediately.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Based on information gathered during this investigation, it is determined that a caregiver has subjected children in care to inappropriate language while in care
5 746.1205(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
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended while in care.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregivers with four groups did not know the number children they were responsible for during inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver was yelling at children while in care.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants do not have updated feeding instructions on file.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
It was determined that a child's diaper was not changed in a timely manner.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file is missing the immunizations.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Nine children files are missing the updated special care needs section.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's file is missing the health statement.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector installed at the operation.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have a FARE form on file at the operation and One child did not have a physician signature on the FARE form at the operation.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Nine children files are missing the updated special care needs section.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver did not use good judgment when chasing children around on the playground with a decomposed rat.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file is missing the immunizations.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver was yelling at children while in care.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants do not have updated feeding instructions on file.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector installed at the operation.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's file is missing the health statement.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered through the course of this investigation, it is determined that the director did not report to childcare regulations as outlined in the standards.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the infant classroom without a background check. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was ran while at the inspection.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
The Pre-K and School age classrooms were observed to be out of ratio during the inspection.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
It was determined that a child's diaper was not changed in a timely manner.
5 746.1205(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
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended while in care.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Based on information gathered during this investigation, it is determined that a caregiver has subjected children in care to inappropriate language while in care
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered during the course of this investigation, it was determined that the operation did not complete an incident report regarding the incident between a caregiver and student in care, resulting in the child being left without supervision.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have a FARE form on file at the operation and One child did not have a physician signature on the FARE form at the operation.
3 746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Five staff are missing a signed statement that they recieved the center policies.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregivers with four groups did not know the number children they were responsible for during inspection.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement by not following corporates policy for head injuries by not notifying parents immediately.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed a caregiver to have access to children without obtaining the results of the background check. The caregiver was sent home.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector installed at the operation.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
It was determined that a child's diaper was not changed in a timely manner.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver was yelling at children while in care.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information gathered, the operation failed to report that a child broke their arm while in care at the operation and required medical attention.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the infant classroom without a background check. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was ran while at the inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver did not use good judgment when chasing children around on the playground with a decomposed rat.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Nine children files are missing the updated special care needs section.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child did not have a FARE form on file at the operation and One child did not have a physician signature on the FARE form at the operation.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
The Pre-K and School age classrooms were observed to be out of ratio during the inspection.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During the inspection, the director was asked to provide incident and injury reports for multiple events, including two children leaving the operation unsupervised and a child sustaining a broken arm. The director stated that no reports were completed or available.
5 746.1205(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
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended while in care.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file is missing the immunizations.
5 746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a child was injured while on the playground, and caregivers did not assess the child for injuries.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered through the course of this investigation, it is determined that the director did not report to childcare regulations as outlined in the standards.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's file is missing the health statement.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that children have been allowed into the kitchen. The kitchen is an unlicensed space and has multiple hazards present.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered during the course of this investigation, it was determined that the operation did not complete an incident report regarding the incident between a caregiver and student in care, resulting in the child being left without supervision.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement by not following corporates policy for head injuries by not notifying parents immediately.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregivers with four groups did not know the number children they were responsible for during inspection.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants do not have updated feeding instructions on file.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Based on information gathered during this investigation, it is determined that a caregiver has subjected children in care to inappropriate language while in care
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed a caregiver to have access to children without obtaining the results of the background check. The caregiver was sent home.
3 746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Five staff are missing a signed statement that they recieved the center policies.
5 746.1205(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
Information gathered during the investigation indicates that the operation did not provide appropriate supervision to children in care. During two separate incidents, children left the building without staff awareness or supervision.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on a preponderance of information gathered during the investigation, the director failed to ensure the operation complied with required reporting, documentation, supervision, and emergency preparedness practices. The director was aware of multiple incidents involving children leaving the operation without supervision, a child sustaining an injury requiring medical attention, and ongoing safety concerns within the building; however, no incident or injury reports were completed or available for review. The director also failed to ensure fire drills were conducted, as they are documented.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector installed at the operation.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants do not have updated feeding instructions on file.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file is missing the immunizations.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During the inspection, the director was asked to provide incident and injury reports for multiple events, including two children leaving the operation unsupervised and a child sustaining a broken arm. The director stated that no reports were completed or available.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
The Pre-K and School age classrooms were observed to be out of ratio during the inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver did not use good judgment when chasing children around on the playground with a decomposed rat.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information gathered, the operation failed to report that a child broke their arm while in care at the operation and required medical attention.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver was yelling at children while in care.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Based on information gathered during this investigation, it is determined that a caregiver has subjected children in care to inappropriate language while in care
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement by not following corporates policy for head injuries by not notifying parents immediately.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on a preponderance of information gathered during the investigation, the director failed to ensure the operation complied with required reporting, documentation, supervision, and emergency preparedness practices. The director was aware of multiple incidents involving children leaving the operation without supervision, a child sustaining an injury requiring medical attention, and ongoing safety concerns within the building; however, no incident or injury reports were completed or available for review. The director also failed to ensure fire drills were conducted, as they are documented.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that children have been allowed into the kitchen. The kitchen is an unlicensed space and has multiple hazards present.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregivers with four groups did not know the number children they were responsible for during inspection.
Yes
5 746.1205(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
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended while in care.
5 746.1205(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
Information gathered during the investigation indicates that the operation did not provide appropriate supervision to children in care. During two separate incidents, children left the building without staff awareness or supervision.
3 746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Five staff are missing a signed statement that they recieved the center policies.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's file is missing the health statement.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the infant classroom without a background check. The caregiver was sent home and the background check was ran while at the inspection.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (77)

77 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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