Texas records · DALLAS County · GRAND PRAIRIE

Cadence Academy Grand Prairie

Licensed Center in GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 30, 2009

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 4118 S ROBINSON RD, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052 1202
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 30, 2009
Operation number: 964326
Licensed capacity: 181 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 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	3,810
Citations recorded	31
Record covers	July 26, 2022 – November 3, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	11
Medium High	12
Medium	5
Low	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionNovember 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 659 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 16, 20262 citations recorded2 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low

This standard was evaluated during a follow up inspection. 2 out of 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement.

Correction verified by the state on February 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

This standard was evaluated during a follow up inspection. 1 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not have immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on February 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 23, 20253 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection ReportRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have the current copy of the sanitation report available for CCR to review when at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2025.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High

1 out of 4 children's files reviewed did not have authorization for emergency medical treatment.

Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2026.

746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's ReachRisk level: Medium High

There were diaper creams on shelves in the restroom that were within the reach of children This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver moved the diaper creams out of the reach of children.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportDecember 22, 20255 citations recorded5 of 9 standards cited at this visit

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. 1 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not have immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2026.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. There was sufficient evidence to show that caregivers are using electronic devices for personal use while caring for children at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. 2 out of 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement.

Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2026.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. There is sufficient evidence to show that caregivers are yelling at children inappropriately.

Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and ComfortingRisk level: Medium High

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. An infant fell and hit their head and the caregiver did not respond to or check on the infant.

Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2026.

InspectionDecember 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 605 standards cited at this visit

ReportJuly 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 8, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and this standard was found to be deficient when a caregiver left a child on the playground for approximately ten minutes.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees SupervisedRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and this standard was found to be deficient when a caregiver left a child on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 27, 20255 citations recorded5 of 607 standards cited at this visit

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

One of the classrooms with a specified age group of two years old had 23 students to two caregivers and was out of ratio by one student. This was corrected when two students were removed and moved to the pre k classroom.

Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High

Three out of five of the classrooms observed caregivers could not identify how many children they had or the ages of each child in the classroom. .

Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium

The operation does not have documentation of a buldings and ground checklist for the month of January or December.

Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

The operation does not have any admission information or an enrollment agreement for a child in care at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, DateRisk level: Medium High

None of the medications in the medication bin had a labeled date for when the medication was received. There was also an epinipherine pen that was outside of the box with no date on it.

Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 1, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

A 3-year-old child was unsupervised for approximately 1 minute. The child was able to walk out the front door. The child was then seen by a caregiver while waiting outside for her ride.

Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 10, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of UnderstandingRisk level: Medium High

Based on the information provided during the investigation this standard was found deficient. In effort to redirect, a caregiver pulled a child's chair out from under the child, causing the child to fall and hit his head.

Correction verified by the state on July 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

ReportMarch 8, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work SpaceRisk level: Medium High

In three rooms during nap cots did not have adequate space for the children and caregivers to walk through. This was corrrected at inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 7, 20241 citation recorded1 of 654 standards cited at this visit

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low

One of the students is missing a health statement and has been enrolled since 8/1/2022.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 23, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacityRisk level: High

The operation was over its licensed infant capacity during inspection. The operation is licensed for eight infants and had 17 infants.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 11, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacityRisk level: High

The operation was over its licensed infant capacity during inspection. The operation is licensed for eight and had nine during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 10, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportJanuary 10, 20244 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

This standard was found non-compliant when a 3-year-old child was found unsupervised in the hall for approximately ten minutes as part of a DFPS investigation.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

This standard was found non-compliant when a caregiver pushed a four-year-old child and threw water in his face as part of a DFPS investigation.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

This standard was found non-compliant when the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that a child was wondering the halls unsupervised as part of a DFPS investigation.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High

This standard was found non-compliant when the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation a injury resulting in medical treatment and hospitalization of a child as part of a DFPS investigation.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 12, 20232 citations recorded2 of 665 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Two of the nine records read lacked current documentation of immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2023.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

Nine of the nine files lacked complete documentation for emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 21, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

Caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child when they were spit on.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2023.

InspectionNovember 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionSeptember 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 26, 20221 citation recorded1 of 560 standards cited at this visit

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have a current certification form signed showing recalls have been reviewed in the last 12 months.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.