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Texas records · KAUFMAN County · FORNEY

Cadence Academy, Forney

Licensed Center in FORNEY, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 30, 2010

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
929 F M 741 S, FORNEY, TX 75126
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
June 30, 2010
Operation number
1156886
Licensed capacity
298 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record32
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record19
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits5,593
Citations recorded30
Record coversNovember 5, 2021 – October 16, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High19
Medium High9
Medium1
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionSeptember 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 30 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 8, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High
A child was left unsupervised when they went into the restroom after lining up to go to another classroom.

Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 21, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 19, 20261 citation recorded1 of 722 standards cited at this visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
Two EPI pen users did not have the FARE form filled out by the parent and physician.

Correction verified by the state on March 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 15, 20251 citation recorded1 of 556 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
One staff member was present without a cleared background check.

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

InspectionJune 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 28, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 7, 20241 citation recorded1 of 921 standards cited at this visit
746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from VeterinarianRisk level: Medium
2 rabbits were present without a health statement from the vet.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 13, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 586 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 14, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
Caregiver was observed in classroom with direct access to children without an active background check. Caregiver was sent home.

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

InspectionFebruary 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 226 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 13, 20242 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not report an injury requiring medical attention to licensing.

Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
It was reported that caregiver pulled child by the arm causing injury.

Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 30, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
A 7 month old was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Infant was removed and placed in his crib.

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

ReportDecember 20, 20231 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
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not supervise in an appropriate manner. There was a child biting incident earlier in the day. The caregiver did not make adjustments with supervision while talking with a parent, and the same children were involved in a second biting incident resulting in a child received multiple bites at different places on the body. The caregiver was not in a position to be able to intervene once the biting started.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportDecember 13, 20234 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver did not demonstrate competency when the caregiver did not follow operational policies to account for children during a transition time.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated in a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was determined a child was neglected while in care.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
DFPS determined in the investigation, that there were 15 children with one caregiver with children ranging 18-24 months. The most children one caregiver can have with this age group is 9.

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

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
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver left a child alone outside for 9-10 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 465 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 250 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 6, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 3, 20231 citation recorded1 of 565 standards cited at this visit
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing while in care.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 21, 20223 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or VaporizersRisk level: High
This was reviewed in a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was reported to administration for using a vape cigarette while on the property.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment when they placed a child in a separate area away from direct supervision as a form of punishment.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation, and found to be deficient. A caregiver placed a child in a high chair for longer than appropriate time frame.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 14, 20224 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Three children were found outside of the assigned play area, and one of the children was found outside of the fenced area in a bus on the operation property.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesRisk level: Medium High
The assigned group had 2 caregivers, the group split, and each caregiver did not know which children they were responsible for. The children were sent from the porch to the outdoor play area without any knowledge of children assigned to the particular caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High
The director did not ensure corrections were made to gates that were not closing properly and/or had gaps that a child could fit thru.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
The operation received a finding of Reason to believe regarding a child being neglectfully supervised while in care.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 631 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 97 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 7, 20221 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
Two infants under the age of twelve months were observed sleeping with blankets around them in the crib.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentMarch 1, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2022.

InspectionFebruary 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 3, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 30, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 16, 20212 citations recorded2 of 472 standards cited at this visit
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in DirectorRisk level: Medium High
The operation had a director change and it was not reported within five days.

Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
Caregivers CPR training was completed online only without hands on instruction or testing.

Correction verified by the state on January 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 5, 2021Self-reported by the operation5 citations recorded5 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. 1) The caregivers used a swing to feed an infant in care who was not supposed to be in a swing. 2) The director at the time of the incident, provided false information to parents regarding the incident.

Correction verified by the state on April 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A finding of Reason to Believe was determined.

Correction verified by the state on April 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver used prohibited punishment when they pulled an infant by the arm.

Correction verified by the state on April 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. An infant was placed in a feeding table without securing the infant with the safety straps.

Correction verified by the state on April 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or BitingRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver shook an infant in care.

Correction verified by the state on April 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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