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Cadence Academy

Child care center · 13255 NOEL RD, Dallas, TX 75240-5065 · License 530718

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Poor

Capacity 165. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (232)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four children files reviewed did not have the required address for the emergeny contact.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed using harsh language to a child when trying to redirect them from an acitivity.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of the10 caregivers files reviewed was missing a required training certificate for Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The toddler and preschool playground was observed to have water on the fixtures causing a hazard for the children playing on them. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver wiped the fixtures down with a towell.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was in deficient. A caregiver hit children with their hand as a form of discipline.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present prior to receiving their background check determination.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, prohibited punishments was used when an employee was observed grabbing children by the arms to lay them down during naptime.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers did not demonstrate competency when they did not verify the milk being provided to a infant with a with a documented food allergy was the correct milk.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when laying children down by grabbing them by their arms and laying them down roughly posing the risk of a child being injured.
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
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A toddler was able to leave the daycare building and walk into the connecting parking garage and was discovered by a bystander.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Six infant feeding instruction were not updated.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The toddler classroom with children under 24 months was observed playing a show on their tablet. This was corrected at inspection when the tablet was turned off by the caregiver.
Yes
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was in deficient. During interviews it was determined that a caregiver use inappropriate tone while redirecting the children.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to notify childcare regulation within the required timeframe when they were made aware of a situation that placed children at risk.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A bag was observed on the playground while children were playing with insect repellant botlles accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the bag was removed from the playground.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The operation's bus binder did not have emergency authorization forms available for review. This was corrected at inspection when the operation made copies of the children's emergency authorization forms and placed them in the binder.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed using a harsh tone of voice while grabbing a child.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Classrooms were observed without a scheduled activity plan posted.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
This standard was tasked to be reviewed as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not notify parents of a child who was placed at risk.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Playground outlets and outlets in the preschool classrooms were observed with missing outlet covers.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
During the walkthrough, two classrooms were observed with a child blocking the entrance and exit, which was corrected during the 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
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A toddler left in the classroom as their class went outside.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
One caregiver was seen on their cell phone while children were in the classroom.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The center did not have a working Carbon monoxide detector.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. The operation failed to notify child care regulation within the required timeframe.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A caregiver was observed placing the children's snack on the bare table. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver placed the food items on a napkin.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The operation's bus binder did not have emergency authorization forms available for review. This was corrected at inspection when the operation made copies of the children's emergency authorization forms and placed them in the binder.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Playground outlets and outlets in the preschool classrooms were observed with missing outlet covers.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The toddler and preschool playground was observed to have water on the fixtures causing a hazard for the children playing on them. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver wiped the fixtures down with a towell.
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
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A toddler left in the classroom as their class went outside.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed using a harsh tone of voice while grabbing a child.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
One caregiver was seen on their cell phone while children were in the classroom.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
This standard was tasked to be reviewed as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers did not demonstrate competency when they did not verify the milk being provided to a infant with a with a documented food allergy was the correct milk.
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
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A toddler was able to leave the daycare building and walk into the connecting parking garage and was discovered by a bystander.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when laying children down by grabbing them by their arms and laying them down roughly posing the risk of a child being injured.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, prohibited punishments was used when an employee was observed grabbing children by the arms to lay them down during naptime.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present prior to receiving their background check determination.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of the10 caregivers files reviewed was missing a required training certificate for Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
During the walkthrough, two classrooms were observed with a child blocking the entrance and exit, which was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A caregiver was observed placing the children's snack on the bare table. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver placed the food items on a napkin.
Yes
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The center did not have a working Carbon monoxide detector.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The toddler classroom with children under 24 months was observed playing a show on their tablet. This was corrected at inspection when the tablet was turned off by the caregiver.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Six infant feeding instruction were not updated.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Classrooms were observed without a scheduled activity plan posted.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was in deficient. During interviews it was determined that a caregiver use inappropriate tone while redirecting the children.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four children files reviewed did not have the required address for the emergeny contact.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to notify childcare regulation within the required timeframe when they were made aware of a situation that placed children at risk.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A bag was observed on the playground while children were playing with insect repellant botlles accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the bag was removed from the playground.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. The operation failed to notify child care regulation within the required timeframe.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed using harsh language to a child when trying to redirect them from an acitivity.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was in deficient. A caregiver hit children with their hand as a form of discipline.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not notify parents of a child who was placed at risk.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four children files reviewed did not have the required address for the emergeny contact.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
This standard was tasked to be reviewed as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed using a harsh tone of voice while grabbing a child.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
During the walkthrough, two classrooms were observed with a child blocking the entrance and exit, which was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The toddler classroom with children under 24 months was observed playing a show on their tablet. This was corrected at inspection when the tablet was turned off by the caregiver.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, prohibited punishments was used when an employee was observed grabbing children by the arms to lay them down during naptime.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to notify childcare regulation within the required timeframe when they were made aware of a situation that placed children at risk.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers did not demonstrate competency when they did not verify the milk being provided to a infant with a with a documented food allergy was the correct milk.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Playground outlets and outlets in the preschool classrooms were observed with missing outlet covers.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Six infant feeding instruction were not updated.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when laying children down by grabbing them by their arms and laying them down roughly posing the risk of a child being injured.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed using harsh language to a child when trying to redirect them from an acitivity.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The toddler and preschool playground was observed to have water on the fixtures causing a hazard for the children playing on them. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver wiped the fixtures down with a towell.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present prior to receiving their background check determination.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. The operation failed to notify child care regulation within the required timeframe.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Classrooms were observed without a scheduled activity plan posted.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was in deficient. During interviews it was determined that a caregiver use inappropriate tone while redirecting the children.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The operation's bus binder did not have emergency authorization forms available for review. This was corrected at inspection when the operation made copies of the children's emergency authorization forms and placed them in the binder.
Yes
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not notify parents of a child who was placed at risk.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
One caregiver was seen on their cell phone while children were in the classroom.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The center did not have a working Carbon monoxide detector.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of the10 caregivers files reviewed was missing a required training certificate for Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was in deficient. A caregiver hit children with their hand as a form of discipline.
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
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A toddler left in the classroom as their class went outside.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A bag was observed on the playground while children were playing with insect repellant botlles accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the bag was removed from the playground.
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
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A toddler was able to leave the daycare building and walk into the connecting parking garage and was discovered by a bystander.
4 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A caregiver was observed placing the children's snack on the bare table. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver placed the food items on a napkin.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed using harsh language to a child when trying to redirect them from an acitivity.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers did not demonstrate competency when they did not verify the milk being provided to a infant with a with a documented food allergy was the correct milk.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Playground outlets and outlets in the preschool classrooms were observed with missing outlet covers.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The toddler and preschool playground was observed to have water on the fixtures causing a hazard for the children playing on them. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver wiped the fixtures down with a towell.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present prior to receiving their background check determination.
Yes
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The center did not have a working Carbon monoxide detector.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was in deficient. During interviews it was determined that a caregiver use inappropriate tone while redirecting the children.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was in deficient. A caregiver hit children with their hand as a form of discipline.
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
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A toddler left in the classroom as their class went outside.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not notify parents of a child who was placed at risk.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Six infant feeding instruction were not updated.
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
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A toddler was able to leave the daycare building and walk into the connecting parking garage and was discovered by a bystander.

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

Inspections (144)

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

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