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Cadence Academy Preschool

Child care center · 519 GUY DR, Temple, TX 76504-2211 · License 839345

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 250. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (265)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by a physician on file for review.
4 746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
During an investigation it was found that two allegations of prohibited punshiments were reported to the operation but was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Observed a caregiver at the operation that does not have a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
4 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
A caregiver disciplined their own child by hitting the child on their hand. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed dried food on the trashcans in some of the classrooms, there was also spilled liquid that has dried on the wall behind the trashccans. There was old banana's in the kitchen that had gnats over them, one of the banana's was open. The banana's were thrown away.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed that the playground area for the toddlers was not being maintained. Observed trash and a diaper on the ground and dirty play equipment. This was corrected at inspection when the playground area was cleaned up. Observed a light switch without an outlet cover in the school age room. The was corrected at inspection when a cover was placed over the light switch.
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
A child was left out on the play porch without a caregiver supervising for around 2-3 minutes.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operation's handbook was missing policies including infant safe sleep, hearing and vision screenings, information about contacting Child Care Regulation and reviewing minimum standards and inspection forms, and breastfeeding.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There was an electrical outlet exposed in two classrooms. Safety covers were immediately placed over the electrical outlets when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
During an investigation it was found that a child with a food allergy did not have a completed food allergy form.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed asleep in a restricted device. This was fixed when the caregiver took the infant out of the restricted device.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed infant reading instructions not being updated monthly for all infants not on table food. There was one form for August and 2 forms for July and the room has 10 infant enrolled.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The operation manipulated a door with magnets that allowed the door to remain cracked open, which resulted in a child being able to open and close the door repeatedly and get seriously injured by the door. The operation previously had other children be injured by the same doors.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting
Based on evidence obtained during an investigation, it was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used when a caregiver pinched a child in care resulting in a bruise.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver in care grabbed a child aggressively by the arm to take the child to the office.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk-through of the facility, hazards were observed that included an untreated wasp nest near the playground area, ant poison near a walkway used by children during transitioning, and a loose plank near the bottom of the building that led to an area underneath the building. All of these areas were immediately corrected when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Observed 3 vehicles used for transportation. One vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher at all and the other two had expired fire extinguishers. One expired in June 2023 and the other expired in May 2023.
4 746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
Observed 3 transportation vehicles, two vehicles had first aid kits that were not complete(missing thermometor, scissors and tweezers) and the third did not have a first aid kit at all.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Observed multiple classrooms that could not provide licesning with a current activity plan. The plan was also not posted outside the room where the operation usually keeps their lesson plans. This was corrected when lesson plans were added to each classroom.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On one playground there were 2 sprinkler systems sticking out of the playground that can be a tripping hazard.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
During a DFPS investigation a child was injured that required medical attention and the operation did not report the injury to licensing within 48 hours. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on evidence obtained during an investigation, it was found that a child was abused while in care.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During a walk through of the operation, there were cleaning supplies, Odo Ban and shaving cream in a cabinet that was unlocked and in the reach of the children in care. This was corrected when the items were moved to a locked closet.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One classroom stated that they had 13 children but only had 12 children in care.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During an investigation video footage was obtained showing a caregiver grabbing a child roughly and placing the child in the bathroom.
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
During an investigation, it was found a child was able to leave the classroom without the caregivers knowing and go down the hallway unsupervised.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Observed the operation using a rental vehicle to transport children that does not have a child safety alarm. I spoke to the operation about putting in a variance until they are able to have their own vehicle out of the shop.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed cleaning supplies such as lysol, clorox wipes, and frebreeze in unlocked cabinets within reach of children in two toddler rooms and school age room. This was corrected at the inspection when the cleaning supplies wre moved out of the reach of children.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver cursed in front of children at the operation.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Observed an infant changing mat to have a small tear. A piece of tape was used until the opration can buy a new mat.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers had not been serviced since February 2023 and should be serviced annually.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A caregiver in care left another caregiver out of ratio when the caregiver took a child to the office. The caregiver was left with 37 children and the ratio for that age group is 26 children to 1 teacher.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Observed a caregiver at the operation that does not have a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There was an electrical outlet exposed in two classrooms. Safety covers were immediately placed over the electrical outlets when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Observed multiple classrooms that could not provide licesning with a current activity plan. The plan was also not posted outside the room where the operation usually keeps their lesson plans. This was corrected when lesson plans were added to each classroom.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During a walk through of the operation, there were cleaning supplies, Odo Ban and shaving cream in a cabinet that was unlocked and in the reach of the children in care. This was corrected when the items were moved to a locked closet.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Observed an infant changing mat to have a small tear. A piece of tape was used until the opration can buy a new mat.
4 746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
During an investigation it was found that two allegations of prohibited punshiments were reported to the operation but was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver cursed in front of children at the operation.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One classroom stated that they had 13 children but only had 12 children in care.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by a physician on file for review.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Observed 3 vehicles used for transportation. One vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher at all and the other two had expired fire extinguishers. One expired in June 2023 and the other expired in May 2023.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operation's handbook was missing policies including infant safe sleep, hearing and vision screenings, information about contacting Child Care Regulation and reviewing minimum standards and inspection forms, and breastfeeding.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
During an investigation it was found that a child with a food allergy did not have a completed food allergy form.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on evidence obtained during an investigation, it was found that a child was abused 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
During an investigation, it was found a child was able to leave the classroom without the caregivers knowing and go down the hallway unsupervised.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed that the playground area for the toddlers was not being maintained. Observed trash and a diaper on the ground and dirty play equipment. This was corrected at inspection when the playground area was cleaned up. Observed a light switch without an outlet cover in the school age room. The was corrected at inspection when a cover was placed over the light switch.
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
A child was left out on the play porch without a caregiver supervising for around 2-3 minutes.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver in care grabbed a child aggressively by the arm to take the child to the office.
4 746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
Observed 3 transportation vehicles, two vehicles had first aid kits that were not complete(missing thermometor, scissors and tweezers) and the third did not have a first aid kit at all.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk-through of the facility, hazards were observed that included an untreated wasp nest near the playground area, ant poison near a walkway used by children during transitioning, and a loose plank near the bottom of the building that led to an area underneath the building. All of these areas were immediately corrected when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Observed the operation using a rental vehicle to transport children that does not have a child safety alarm. I spoke to the operation about putting in a variance until they are able to have their own vehicle out of the shop.
4 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
A caregiver disciplined their own child by hitting the child on their hand. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed infant reading instructions not being updated monthly for all infants not on table food. There was one form for August and 2 forms for July and the room has 10 infant enrolled.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers had not been serviced since February 2023 and should be serviced annually.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed dried food on the trashcans in some of the classrooms, there was also spilled liquid that has dried on the wall behind the trashccans. There was old banana's in the kitchen that had gnats over them, one of the banana's was open. The banana's were thrown away.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
During a DFPS investigation a child was injured that required medical attention and the operation did not report the injury to licensing within 48 hours. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The operation manipulated a door with magnets that allowed the door to remain cracked open, which resulted in a child being able to open and close the door repeatedly and get seriously injured by the door. The operation previously had other children be injured by the same doors.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A caregiver in care left another caregiver out of ratio when the caregiver took a child to the office. The caregiver was left with 37 children and the ratio for that age group is 26 children to 1 teacher.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed asleep in a restricted device. This was fixed when the caregiver took the infant out of the restricted device.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During an investigation video footage was obtained showing a caregiver grabbing a child roughly and placing the child in the bathroom.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed cleaning supplies such as lysol, clorox wipes, and frebreeze in unlocked cabinets within reach of children in two toddler rooms and school age room. This was corrected at the inspection when the cleaning supplies wre moved out of the reach of children.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting
Based on evidence obtained during an investigation, it was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used when a caregiver pinched a child in care resulting in a bruise.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On one playground there were 2 sprinkler systems sticking out of the playground that can be a tripping hazard.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
During an investigation it was found that a child with a food allergy did not have a completed food allergy form.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The operation manipulated a door with magnets that allowed the door to remain cracked open, which resulted in a child being able to open and close the door repeatedly and get seriously injured by the door. The operation previously had other children be injured by the same doors.
3 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A caregiver in care left another caregiver out of ratio when the caregiver took a child to the office. The caregiver was left with 37 children and the ratio for that age group is 26 children to 1 teacher.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Observed the operation using a rental vehicle to transport children that does not have a child safety alarm. I spoke to the operation about putting in a variance until they are able to have their own vehicle out of the shop.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Observed 3 vehicles used for transportation. One vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher at all and the other two had expired fire extinguishers. One expired in June 2023 and the other expired in May 2023.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During a walk through of the operation, there were cleaning supplies, Odo Ban and shaving cream in a cabinet that was unlocked and in the reach of the children in care. This was corrected when the items were moved to a locked closet.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk-through of the facility, hazards were observed that included an untreated wasp nest near the playground area, ant poison near a walkway used by children during transitioning, and a loose plank near the bottom of the building that led to an area underneath the building. All of these areas were immediately corrected when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed asleep in a restricted device. This was fixed when the caregiver took the infant out of the restricted device.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on evidence obtained during an investigation, it was found that a child was abused while in care.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed infant reading instructions not being updated monthly for all infants not on table food. There was one form for August and 2 forms for July and the room has 10 infant enrolled.
4 746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
During an investigation it was found that two allegations of prohibited punshiments were reported to the operation but was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operation's handbook was missing policies including infant safe sleep, hearing and vision screenings, information about contacting Child Care Regulation and reviewing minimum standards and inspection forms, and breastfeeding.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One classroom stated that they had 13 children but only had 12 children in care.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers had not been serviced since February 2023 and should be serviced annually.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting
Based on evidence obtained during an investigation, it was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used when a caregiver pinched a child in care resulting in a bruise.
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
A child was left out on the play porch without a caregiver supervising for around 2-3 minutes.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
During a DFPS investigation a child was injured that required medical attention and the operation did not report the injury to licensing within 48 hours. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
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
During an investigation, it was found a child was able to leave the classroom without the caregivers knowing and go down the hallway unsupervised.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Observed multiple classrooms that could not provide licesning with a current activity plan. The plan was also not posted outside the room where the operation usually keeps their lesson plans. This was corrected when lesson plans were added to each classroom.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by a physician on file for review.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There was an electrical outlet exposed in two classrooms. Safety covers were immediately placed over the electrical outlets when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During an investigation video footage was obtained showing a caregiver grabbing a child roughly and placing the child in the bathroom.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver cursed in front of children at the operation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On one playground there were 2 sprinkler systems sticking out of the playground that can be a tripping hazard.
4 746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
Observed 3 transportation vehicles, two vehicles had first aid kits that were not complete(missing thermometor, scissors and tweezers) and the third did not have a first aid kit at all.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed that the playground area for the toddlers was not being maintained. Observed trash and a diaper on the ground and dirty play equipment. This was corrected at inspection when the playground area was cleaned up. Observed a light switch without an outlet cover in the school age room. The was corrected at inspection when a cover was placed over the light switch.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Observed an infant changing mat to have a small tear. A piece of tape was used until the opration can buy a new mat.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Observed a caregiver at the operation that does not have a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
4 746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
A caregiver disciplined their own child by hitting the child on their hand. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed dried food on the trashcans in some of the classrooms, there was also spilled liquid that has dried on the wall behind the trashccans. There was old banana's in the kitchen that had gnats over them, one of the banana's was open. The banana's were thrown away.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver in care grabbed a child aggressively by the arm to take the child to the office.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed cleaning supplies such as lysol, clorox wipes, and frebreeze in unlocked cabinets within reach of children in two toddler rooms and school age room. This was corrected at the inspection when the cleaning supplies wre moved out of the reach of children.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operation's handbook was missing policies including infant safe sleep, hearing and vision screenings, information about contacting Child Care Regulation and reviewing minimum standards and inspection forms, and breastfeeding.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed cleaning supplies such as lysol, clorox wipes, and frebreeze in unlocked cabinets within reach of children in two toddler rooms and school age room. This was corrected at the inspection when the cleaning supplies wre moved out of the reach of children.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One classroom stated that they had 13 children but only had 12 children in care.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Observed 3 vehicles used for transportation. One vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher at all and the other two had expired fire extinguishers. One expired in June 2023 and the other expired in May 2023.

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

Inspections (115)

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

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