Cadence Academy

13255 NOEL RD, Dallas, TX 75240Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

79 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 8, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Cadence Academy
License number
530718
Location
13255 NOEL RD, Dallas, TX 75240
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
79 inspections, last inspected October 8, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

96

Total Violations

Oct 8, 2025

Last Inspection

165

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (96)

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Sep 30, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Sep 30, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Sep 30, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Sep 30, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Sep 30, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Sep 30, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Sep 30, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Sep 30, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Mar 3, 2025

A caregiver was observed using harsh language to a child when trying to redirect them from an acitivity.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Mar 3, 2025

A caregiver was observed using harsh language to a child when trying to redirect them from an acitivity.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Mar 3, 2025

A caregiver was observed using harsh language to a child when trying to redirect them from an acitivity.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Mar 3, 2025

A caregiver was observed using harsh language to a child when trying to redirect them from an acitivity.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Feb 20, 2025

A caregiver was observed using a harsh tone of voice while grabbing a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Feb 20, 2025

A caregiver was observed using a harsh tone of voice while grabbing a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Feb 20, 2025

A caregiver was observed using a harsh tone of voice while grabbing a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Feb 20, 2025

A caregiver was observed using a harsh tone of voice while grabbing a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(10)Feb 19, 2025

This standard was tasked to be reviewed as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(10)Feb 19, 2025

This standard was tasked to be reviewed as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(10)Feb 19, 2025

This standard was tasked to be reviewed as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(10)Feb 19, 2025

This standard was tasked to be reviewed as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jan 22, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 22, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jan 22, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 22, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jan 22, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 22, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jan 22, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 22, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 30, 2024

A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 30, 2024

A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 30, 2024

A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 30, 2024

A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 24, 2024

A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Oct 24, 2024

During the walkthrough, two classrooms were observed with a child blocking the entrance and exit, which was corrected during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Oct 24, 2024

Four children files reviewed did not have the required address for the emergeny contact.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 24, 2024

A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Oct 24, 2024

During the walkthrough, two classrooms were observed with a child blocking the entrance and exit, which was corrected during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Oct 24, 2024

Four children files reviewed did not have the required address for the emergeny contact.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Oct 24, 2024

Four children files reviewed did not have the required address for the emergeny contact.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 24, 2024

A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Oct 24, 2024

During the walkthrough, two classrooms were observed with a child blocking the entrance and exit, which was corrected during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Oct 24, 2024

Four children files reviewed did not have the required address for the emergeny contact.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Oct 24, 2024

During the walkthrough, two classrooms were observed with a child blocking the entrance and exit, which was corrected during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 24, 2024

A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jul 2, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jul 2, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jul 2, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jul 2, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Dec 14, 2023

The center did not have a working Carbon monoxide detector.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Dec 14, 2023

The center did not have a working Carbon monoxide detector.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Dec 14, 2023

The center did not have a working Carbon monoxide detector.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Dec 14, 2023

The center did not have a working Carbon monoxide detector.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Jun 29, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Jun 29, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Jun 29, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Jun 29, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Apr 25, 2023

The operation failed to notify childcare regulation within the required timeframe when they were made aware of a situation that placed children at risk.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Apr 25, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Apr 25, 2023

The operation did not notify parents of a child who was placed at risk.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Apr 25, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Apr 25, 2023

The operation did not notify parents of a child who was placed at risk.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Apr 25, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Apr 25, 2023

The operation failed to notify childcare regulation within the required timeframe when they were made aware of a situation that placed children at risk.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Apr 25, 2023

The operation did not notify parents of a child who was placed at risk.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Apr 25, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Apr 25, 2023

The operation failed to notify childcare regulation within the required timeframe when they were made aware of a situation that placed children at risk.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Apr 25, 2023

The operation failed to notify childcare regulation within the required timeframe when they were made aware of a situation that placed children at risk.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Apr 25, 2023

The operation did not notify parents of a child who was placed at risk.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 21, 2022

Six infant feeding instruction were not updated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 21, 2022

Six infant feeding instruction were not updated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 21, 2022

Six infant feeding instruction were not updated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 21, 2022

Six infant feeding instruction were not updated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Oct 5, 2022

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. The operation failed to notify child care regulation within the required timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Oct 5, 2022

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. The operation failed to notify child care regulation within the required timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Oct 5, 2022

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. The operation failed to notify child care regulation within the required timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Oct 5, 2022

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. The operation failed to notify child care regulation within the required timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Apr 19, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Apr 19, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Apr 19, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Apr 19, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Jan 10, 2022

One caregiver was seen on their cell phone while children were in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Jan 10, 2022

One caregiver was seen on their cell phone while children were in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Jan 10, 2022

One caregiver was seen on their cell phone while children were in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Jan 10, 2022

One caregiver was seen on their cell phone while children were in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 2, 2021

One caregiver was present prior to receiving their background check determination.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 2, 2021

One caregiver was present prior to receiving their background check determination.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 2, 2021

One caregiver was present prior to receiving their background check determination.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 2, 2021

One caregiver was present prior to receiving their background check determination.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.305(a)(1)May 20, 2021

The operation notified Licensing of flooding in the building after the required two day timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.305(a)(1)May 20, 2021

The operation notified Licensing of flooding in the building after the required two day timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.305(a)(1)May 20, 2021

The operation notified Licensing of flooding in the building after the required two day timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.305(a)(1)May 20, 2021

The operation notified Licensing of flooding in the building after the required two day timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cadence Academy's safety grade?

Cadence Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Cadence Academy have?

Cadence Academy has 96 total violations on record, including 84 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Cadence Academy last inspected?

Cadence Academy was last inspected on October 8, 2025.

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