Cadence Academy
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
Quality Rating
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A caregiver was observed using harsh language to a child when trying to redirect them from an acitivity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03
A caregiver was observed using harsh language to a child when trying to redirect them from an acitivity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03
A caregiver was observed using harsh language to a child when trying to redirect them from an acitivity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03
A caregiver was observed using harsh language to a child when trying to redirect them from an acitivity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03
A caregiver was observed using a harsh tone of voice while grabbing a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-20
A caregiver was observed using a harsh tone of voice while grabbing a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-20
A caregiver was observed using a harsh tone of voice while grabbing a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-20
A caregiver was observed using a harsh tone of voice while grabbing a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-20
This standard was tasked to be reviewed as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-18
This standard was tasked to be reviewed as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-18
This standard was tasked to be reviewed as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-18
This standard was tasked to be reviewed as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-18
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
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
Four children files reviewed did not have the required address for the emergeny contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
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
Four children files reviewed did not have the required address for the emergeny contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
Four children files reviewed did not have the required address for the emergeny contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
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
Four children files reviewed did not have the required address for the emergeny contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
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
A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The center did not have a working Carbon monoxide detector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15
The center did not have a working Carbon monoxide detector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15
The center did not have a working Carbon monoxide detector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15
The center did not have a working Carbon monoxide detector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15
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
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
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
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
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
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
The operation did not notify parents of a child who was placed at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24
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
The operation did not notify parents of a child who was placed at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24
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
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
The operation did not notify parents of a child who was placed at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24
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
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
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
The operation did not notify parents of a child who was placed at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-24
Six infant feeding instruction were not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06
Six infant feeding instruction were not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06
Six infant feeding instruction were not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06
Six infant feeding instruction were not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-06
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
One caregiver was seen on their cell phone while children were in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
One caregiver was seen on their cell phone while children were in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
One caregiver was seen on their cell phone while children were in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
One caregiver was seen on their cell phone while children were in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
One caregiver was present prior to receiving their background check determination.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was present prior to receiving their background check determination.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was present prior to receiving their background check determination.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was present prior to receiving their background check determination.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation notified Licensing of flooding in the building after the required two day timeframe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25
The operation notified Licensing of flooding in the building after the required two day timeframe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25
The operation notified Licensing of flooding in the building after the required two day timeframe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25
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.