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Cadence Academy, Forney

Forney, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

10 state inspections, last 2 years
30 deficiencies on the state’s summary
28 high or medium-high risk
October 16, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued June 30, 2010
Capacity
298 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1156886

Where

929 F M 741 S
Forney, TX 75126

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 19
  • Medium-high 9
  • Medium 1
  • Medium-low 1
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 30.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
September 8, 2026Medium High746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
State’s note: “A child was left unsupervised when they went into the restroom after lining up to go to another classroom.”
September 28, 2026
February 19, 2026Medium High746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
State’s note: “Two EPI pen users did not have the FARE form filled out by the parent and physician.”
March 6, 2026
July 15, 2025High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “One staff member was present without a cleared background check.”
At the inspection
August 7, 2024Medium746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
State’s note: “2 rabbits were present without a health statement from the vet.”
September 9, 2024
March 14, 2024High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “Caregiver was observed in classroom with direct access to children without an active background check. Caregiver was sent home.”
At the inspection
February 13, 2024Medium High746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
State’s note: “The operation did not report an injury requiring medical attention to licensing.”
March 7, 2024
February 13, 2024High746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
State’s note: “It was reported that caregiver pulled child by the arm causing injury.”
March 7, 2024
January 30, 2024High746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
State’s note: “A 7 month old was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Infant was removed and placed in his crib.”
At the inspection
December 20, 2023High746.1205(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
State’s note: “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 di…”
February 14, 2024
December 13, 2023High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “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.”
February 14, 2024
December 13, 2023Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “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.”
December 22, 2023
December 13, 2023High746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
State’s note: “This standard was evaluated in a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was determined a child was neglected while in care.”
February 14, 2024
December 13, 2023High746.1205(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
State’s note: “Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver left a child alone outside for 9-10 minutes.”
February 14, 2024
January 3, 2023High746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
State’s note: “An infant was observed sleeping in a swing while in care.”
January 3, 2023
September 21, 2022High746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
State’s note: “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.”
November 1, 2022
September 21, 2022High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “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.”
November 1, 2022
September 21, 2022High746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
State’s note: “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.”
November 1, 2022
September 14, 2022High746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
State’s note: “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.”
October 17, 2022
September 14, 2022Medium High746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
State’s note: “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.”
October 17, 2022
September 14, 2022Medium High746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
State’s note: “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.”
October 17, 2022
September 14, 2022High746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
State’s note: “The operation received a finding of Reason to believe regarding a child being neglectfully supervised while in care.”
October 17, 2022
April 7, 2022High746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
State’s note: “Two infants under the age of twelve months were observed sleeping with blankets around them in the crib.”
April 7, 2022
March 1, 2022Medium Low746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
State’s note: “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.”
March 4, 2022
November 16, 2021Medium High746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
State’s note: “The operation had a director change and it was not reported within five days.”
November 16, 2021
November 16, 2021Medium High746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
State’s note: “Caregivers CPR training was completed online only without hands on instruction or testing.”
January 10, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Cadence Academy, Forney?

Texas HHSC's file lists 10 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on October 16, 2026. 3 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Cadence Academy, Forney have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 30: 19 high-risk, 9 medium-high-risk, 1 medium-risk, 1 medium-low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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