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Cadence Academy, Forney

Child care center · 929 F M 741 S, Forney, TX 75126 · License 1156886

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 298. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (232)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
2 rabbits were present without a health statement from the vet.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
The operation received a finding of Reason to believe regarding a child being neglectfully supervised while in care.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The director did not ensure corrections were made to gates that were not closing properly and/or had gaps that a child could fit thru.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. An infant was placed in a feeding table without securing the infant with the safety straps.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated in a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was determined a child was neglected while in care.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two EPI pen users did not have the FARE form filled out by the parent and physician.
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 a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver left a child alone outside for 9-10 minutes.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing while in care.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Two infants under the age of twelve months were observed sleeping with blankets around them in the crib.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The assigned group had 2 caregivers, the group split, and each caregiver did not know which children they were responsible for. The children were sent from the porch to the outdoor play area without any knowledge of children assigned to the particular caregiver.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The operation had a director change and it was not reported within five days.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Caregivers CPR training was completed online only without hands on instruction or testing.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 7 month old was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Infant was removed and placed in his crib.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver did not demonstrate competency when the caregiver did not follow operational policies to account for children during a transition time.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment when they placed a child in a separate area away from direct supervision as a form of punishment.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report an injury requiring medical attention to licensing.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
It was reported that caregiver pulled child by the arm causing injury.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A finding of Reason to Believe was determined.
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 a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not supervise in an appropriate manner. There was a child biting incident earlier in the day. The caregiver did not make adjustments with supervision while talking with a parent, and the same children were involved in a second biting incident resulting in a child received multiple bites at different places on the body. The caregiver was not in a position to be able to intervene once the biting started.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
This was reviewed in a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was reported to administration for using a vape cigarette while on the property.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was observed in classroom with direct access to children without an active background check. Caregiver was sent home.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One staff member was present without a cleared background check.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. 1) The caregivers used a swing to feed an infant in care who was not supposed to be in a swing. 2) The director at the time of the incident, provided false information to parents regarding the incident.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
DFPS determined in the investigation, that there were 15 children with one caregiver with children ranging 18-24 months. The most children one caregiver can have with this age group is 9.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation, and found to be deficient. A caregiver placed a child in a high chair for longer than appropriate time frame.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver used prohibited punishment when they pulled an infant by the arm.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver shook an infant in care.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Three children were found outside of the assigned play area, and one of the children was found outside of the fenced area in a bus on the operation property.
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 a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver left a child alone outside for 9-10 minutes.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Caregivers CPR training was completed online only without hands on instruction or testing.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. 1) The caregivers used a swing to feed an infant in care who was not supposed to be in a swing. 2) The director at the time of the incident, provided false information to parents regarding the incident.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The assigned group had 2 caregivers, the group split, and each caregiver did not know which children they were responsible for. The children were sent from the porch to the outdoor play area without any knowledge of children assigned to the particular caregiver.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
This was reviewed in a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was reported to administration for using a vape cigarette while on the property.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 7 month old was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Infant was removed and placed in his crib.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver did not demonstrate competency when the caregiver did not follow operational policies to account for children during a transition time.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation, and found to be deficient. A caregiver placed a child in a high chair for longer than appropriate time frame.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver used prohibited punishment when they pulled an infant by the arm.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The operation had a director change and it was not reported within five days.
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 a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not supervise in an appropriate manner. There was a child biting incident earlier in the day. The caregiver did not make adjustments with supervision while talking with a parent, and the same children were involved in a second biting incident resulting in a child received multiple bites at different places on the body. The caregiver was not in a position to be able to intervene once the biting started.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Two infants under the age of twelve months were observed sleeping with blankets around them in the crib.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was observed in classroom with direct access to children without an active background check. Caregiver was sent home.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report an injury requiring medical attention to licensing.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment when they placed a child in a separate area away from direct supervision as a form of punishment.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing while in care.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
It was reported that caregiver pulled child by the arm causing injury.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Three children were found outside of the assigned play area, and one of the children was found outside of the fenced area in a bus on the operation property.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A finding of Reason to Believe was determined.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated in a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was determined a child was neglected while in care.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
The operation received a finding of Reason to believe regarding a child being neglectfully supervised while in care.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
DFPS determined in the investigation, that there were 15 children with one caregiver with children ranging 18-24 months. The most children one caregiver can have with this age group is 9.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two EPI pen users did not have the FARE form filled out by the parent and physician.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver shook an infant in care.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. An infant was placed in a feeding table without securing the infant with the safety straps.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One staff member was present without a cleared background check.
Yes
3 746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
2 rabbits were present without a health statement from the vet.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The director did not ensure corrections were made to gates that were not closing properly and/or had gaps that a child could fit thru.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The assigned group had 2 caregivers, the group split, and each caregiver did not know which children they were responsible for. The children were sent from the porch to the outdoor play area without any knowledge of children assigned to the particular caregiver.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
It was reported that caregiver pulled child by the arm causing injury.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Two infants under the age of twelve months were observed sleeping with blankets around them in the crib.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing 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 a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not supervise in an appropriate manner. There was a child biting incident earlier in the day. The caregiver did not make adjustments with supervision while talking with a parent, and the same children were involved in a second biting incident resulting in a child received multiple bites at different places on the body. The caregiver was not in a position to be able to intervene once the biting started.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver used prohibited punishment when they pulled an infant by the arm.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
The operation received a finding of Reason to believe regarding a child being neglectfully supervised while in care.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One staff member was present without a cleared background check.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated in a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was determined a child was neglected while in care.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The operation had a director change and it was not reported within five days.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment when they placed a child in a separate area away from direct supervision as a form of punishment.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Caregivers CPR training was completed online only without hands on instruction or testing.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. An infant was placed in a feeding table without securing the infant with the safety straps.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
This was reviewed in a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was reported to administration for using a vape cigarette while on the property.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A finding of Reason to Believe was determined.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation, and found to be deficient. A caregiver placed a child in a high chair for longer than appropriate time frame.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Caregiver was observed in classroom with direct access to children without an active background check. Caregiver was sent home.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. 1) The caregivers used a swing to feed an infant in care who was not supposed to be in a swing. 2) The director at the time of the incident, provided false information to parents regarding the incident.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The director did not ensure corrections were made to gates that were not closing properly and/or had gaps that a child could fit thru.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 7 month old was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Infant was removed and placed in his crib.
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 a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver left a child alone outside for 9-10 minutes.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two EPI pen users did not have the FARE form filled out by the parent and physician.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
DFPS determined in the investigation, that there were 15 children with one caregiver with children ranging 18-24 months. The most children one caregiver can have with this age group is 9.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver shook an infant in care.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report an injury requiring medical attention to licensing.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Three children were found outside of the assigned play area, and one of the children was found outside of the fenced area in a bus on the operation property.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver did not demonstrate competency when the caregiver did not follow operational policies to account for children during a transition time.
3 746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
2 rabbits were present without a health statement from the vet.
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 a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver left a child alone outside for 9-10 minutes.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
The operation received a finding of Reason to believe regarding a child being neglectfully supervised while in care.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver used prohibited punishment when they pulled an infant by the arm.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 7 month old was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Infant was removed and placed in his crib.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. 1) The caregivers used a swing to feed an infant in care who was not supposed to be in a swing. 2) The director at the time of the incident, provided false information to parents regarding the incident.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment when they placed a child in a separate area away from direct supervision as a form of punishment.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Caregivers CPR training was completed online only without hands on instruction or testing.
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 a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not supervise in an appropriate manner. There was a child biting incident earlier in the day. The caregiver did not make adjustments with supervision while talking with a parent, and the same children were involved in a second biting incident resulting in a child received multiple bites at different places on the body. The caregiver was not in a position to be able to intervene once the biting started.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. An infant was placed in a feeding table without securing the infant with the safety straps.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was evaluated in a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was determined a child was neglected while in care.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing while in care.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The director did not ensure corrections were made to gates that were not closing properly and/or had gaps that a child could fit thru.

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

Inspections (120)

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

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