Texas records · COLLIN County · MELISSA
Cardinal Childcare Center
Licensed Center in MELISSA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 25, 2019
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 3233 W FANNIN RD, MELISSA, TX 75454
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- November 25, 2019
- Operation number
- 1692445
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 23 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 11 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,538 |
| Citations recorded | 11 |
| Findings still pending | 1 |
| Record covers | June 28, 2022 – October 30, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 3 |
| Medium | 2 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionOctober 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionSeptember 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 22, 2026Self-reported by the operationFinding still pending in the state’s records0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 20, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 775 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJanuary 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 75 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 29, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 298 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 270 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 7, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 17, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 884 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 21, 20243 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet TrainingRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane LanguageRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionSeptember 7, 20231 citation recorded1 of 372 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
A child that has been enrolled since 2020 does not have a health statement completed by a health care professional.
Correction verified by the state on September 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 1, 20232 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting BehaviorRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportFebruary 27, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 15, 20224 citations recorded4 of 825 standards cited at this visit
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo IdentificationRisk level: Medium
While reviewing employee records, I observed that one employee was missing a copy of their photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low
I observed while reviewing personnel records that three operation employees were missing the signed employee affidavit form their employee files.
Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
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