Cardinal Childcare Center

3233 W FANNIN RD, Melissa, TX 75454Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

57 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 10, 2026

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
Cardinal Childcare Center
License number
1692445
Location
3233 W FANNIN RD, Melissa, TX 75454
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 38.5/100
Inspection record
57 inspections, last inspected February 10, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor38.5 / 100
Health20/100
Safety100/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

56

Total Violations

Feb 10, 2026

Last Inspection

160

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (56)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Aug 29, 2025

The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Aug 29, 2025

The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Aug 29, 2025

The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Aug 29, 2025

The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.2805(2)Feb 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver threw away food before children were done eating, forced a child to use the bathroom, and yanked a mat from underneath a child during nap time. Specific incidents include discarding a child's food for talking too much, forcing bathroom use against their will, and disrupting naps by pulling away mats, causing children to fall. These actions were confirmed by multiple interviews with caregivers who observed these inappropriate disciplinary measures.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Feb 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's actions were aggressive and included grabbing and verbal threats. Witnesses reported the caregiver yanked a child's jacket, pulled a child by the wrist, and used threats to control behavior. Multiple interviews with caregivers confirmed these actions, indicating a pattern of aggressive behavior.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Feb 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. Multiple testimonies indicated the caregiver used verbally harsh and abusive language. Witnesses reported the caregiver used derogatory and demeaning language, creating an emotionally harmful environment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALHEALTH746.2805(2)Feb 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver threw away food before children were done eating, forced a child to use the bathroom, and yanked a mat from underneath a child during nap time. Specific incidents include discarding a child's food for talking too much, forcing bathroom use against their will, and disrupting naps by pulling away mats, causing children to fall. These actions were confirmed by multiple interviews with caregivers who observed these inappropriate disciplinary measures.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Feb 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's actions were aggressive and included grabbing and verbal threats. Witnesses reported the caregiver yanked a child's jacket, pulled a child by the wrist, and used threats to control behavior. Multiple interviews with caregivers confirmed these actions, indicating a pattern of aggressive behavior.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Feb 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. Multiple testimonies indicated the caregiver used verbally harsh and abusive language. Witnesses reported the caregiver used derogatory and demeaning language, creating an emotionally harmful environment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALHEALTH746.2805(2)Feb 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver threw away food before children were done eating, forced a child to use the bathroom, and yanked a mat from underneath a child during nap time. Specific incidents include discarding a child's food for talking too much, forcing bathroom use against their will, and disrupting naps by pulling away mats, causing children to fall. These actions were confirmed by multiple interviews with caregivers who observed these inappropriate disciplinary measures.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Feb 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's actions were aggressive and included grabbing and verbal threats. Witnesses reported the caregiver yanked a child's jacket, pulled a child by the wrist, and used threats to control behavior. Multiple interviews with caregivers confirmed these actions, indicating a pattern of aggressive behavior.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Feb 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. Multiple testimonies indicated the caregiver used verbally harsh and abusive language. Witnesses reported the caregiver used derogatory and demeaning language, creating an emotionally harmful environment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Feb 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. Multiple testimonies indicated the caregiver used verbally harsh and abusive language. Witnesses reported the caregiver used derogatory and demeaning language, creating an emotionally harmful environment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Feb 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's actions were aggressive and included grabbing and verbal threats. Witnesses reported the caregiver yanked a child's jacket, pulled a child by the wrist, and used threats to control behavior. Multiple interviews with caregivers confirmed these actions, indicating a pattern of aggressive behavior.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALHEALTH746.2805(2)Feb 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver threw away food before children were done eating, forced a child to use the bathroom, and yanked a mat from underneath a child during nap time. Specific incidents include discarding a child's food for talking too much, forcing bathroom use against their will, and disrupting naps by pulling away mats, causing children to fall. These actions were confirmed by multiple interviews with caregivers who observed these inappropriate disciplinary measures.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Sep 7, 2023

A child that has been enrolled since 2020 does not have a health statement completed by a health care professional.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Sep 7, 2023

A child that has been enrolled since 2020 does not have a health statement completed by a health care professional.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Sep 7, 2023

A child that has been enrolled since 2020 does not have a health statement completed by a health care professional.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Sep 7, 2023

A child that has been enrolled since 2020 does not have a health statement completed by a health care professional.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)(C)Mar 1, 2023

As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver did not use appropriate redirection with a child when the child moved into an area behind the table where they were not supposed to be.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 1, 2023

As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver pulled a child by their wrist across a table.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 1, 2023

As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver pulled a child by their wrist across a table.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)(C)Mar 1, 2023

As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver did not use appropriate redirection with a child when the child moved into an area behind the table where they were not supposed to be.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 1, 2023

As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver pulled a child by their wrist across a table.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)(C)Mar 1, 2023

As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver did not use appropriate redirection with a child when the child moved into an area behind the table where they were not supposed to be.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)(C)Mar 1, 2023

As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver did not use appropriate redirection with a child when the child moved into an area behind the table where they were not supposed to be.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 1, 2023

As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver pulled a child by their wrist across a table.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Sep 15, 2022

While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of first aid training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(8)Sep 15, 2022

While reviewing employee records, I observed that one employee was missing a copy of their photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Sep 15, 2022

While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of CPR training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Sep 15, 2022

I observed while reviewing personnel records that three operation employees were missing the signed employee affidavit form their employee files.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Sep 15, 2022

I observed while reviewing personnel records that three operation employees were missing the signed employee affidavit form their employee files.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Sep 15, 2022

While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of CPR training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Sep 15, 2022

While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of first aid training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(8)Sep 15, 2022

While reviewing employee records, I observed that one employee was missing a copy of their photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Sep 15, 2022

I observed while reviewing personnel records that three operation employees were missing the signed employee affidavit form their employee files.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Sep 15, 2022

While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of CPR training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Sep 15, 2022

While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of first aid training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(8)Sep 15, 2022

While reviewing employee records, I observed that one employee was missing a copy of their photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(8)Sep 15, 2022

While reviewing employee records, I observed that one employee was missing a copy of their photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Sep 15, 2022

While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of first aid training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Sep 15, 2022

While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of CPR training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Sep 15, 2022

I observed while reviewing personnel records that three operation employees were missing the signed employee affidavit form their employee files.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Oct 25, 2021

A caregiver was present in the toddler classroom without having an active status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Oct 25, 2021

One of the six children records reviewed was missing a complete immunization record; their immunization record did not meet the requirements specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Oct 25, 2021

A caregiver was present in the toddler classroom without having an active status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Oct 25, 2021

One of the six children records reviewed was missing a complete immunization record; their immunization record did not meet the requirements specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Oct 25, 2021

A caregiver was present in the toddler classroom without having an active status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Oct 25, 2021

One of the six children records reviewed was missing a complete immunization record; their immunization record did not meet the requirements specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Oct 25, 2021

A caregiver was present in the toddler classroom without having an active status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Oct 25, 2021

One of the six children records reviewed was missing a complete immunization record; their immunization record did not meet the requirements specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Oct 4, 2021

The operation did not report a child 's injury that required medical attention to Child Care Regulation within 2 days. The injury occurred on 10/1/21. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation until 10/4/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Oct 4, 2021

The operation did not report a child 's injury that required medical attention to Child Care Regulation within 2 days. The injury occurred on 10/1/21. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation until 10/4/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Oct 4, 2021

The operation did not report a child 's injury that required medical attention to Child Care Regulation within 2 days. The injury occurred on 10/1/21. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation until 10/4/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Oct 4, 2021

The operation did not report a child 's injury that required medical attention to Child Care Regulation within 2 days. The injury occurred on 10/1/21. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation until 10/4/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-22

Get Inspection Alerts

Be the first to know when new inspections or violations are reported for Cardinal Childcare Center.

Nearby Daycares in Melissa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cardinal Childcare Center's safety grade?

Cardinal Childcare Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 38.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Cardinal Childcare Center have?

Cardinal Childcare Center has 56 total violations on record, including 44 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Cardinal Childcare Center last inspected?

Cardinal Childcare Center was last inspected on February 10, 2026.

Parent Resources