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Texas HHSC records list 16 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 30, 2026.
The same records list 13 cited deficiencies dated December 13, 2023 to September 8, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 8 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 10 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 10 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 13 cited deficiencies for Cadence Academy, Forney in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 16 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-30.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 8 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-09-08 · 746.1203(4) · Medium High
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
A child was left unsupervised when they went into the restroom after lining up to go to another classroom.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-28
2026-02-19 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two EPI pen users did not have the FARE form filled out by the parent and physician.
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-06
2025-07-15 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One staff member was present without a cleared background check.
Corrected at inspection
2026-09-08 · 746.1203(4) · Medium High
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-28. Correction verified: 2026-09-30.
A child was left unsupervised when they went into the restroom after lining up to go to another classroom.
2026-02-19 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-06. Correction verified: 2026-03-05.
Two EPI pen users did not have the FARE form filled out by the parent and physician.
2025-07-15 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One staff member was present without a cleared background check.
2024-08-07 · 746.3903(b) · Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-27.
2 rabbits were present without a health statement from the vet.
2024-03-14 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregiver was observed in classroom with direct access to children without an active background check. Caregiver was sent home.
2024-02-13 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: 2024-03-14.
The operation did not report an injury requiring medical attention to licensing.
2024-02-13 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: 2024-03-14.
It was reported that caregiver pulled child by the arm causing injury.
2024-01-30 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A 7 month old was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Infant was removed and placed in his crib.
2023-12-20 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-14. Correction verified: 2024-02-15.
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.
2023-12-13 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-14. Correction verified: 2024-02-15.
This standard was evaluated in a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was determined a child was neglected while in care.
2023-12-13 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-14. Correction verified: 2024-02-15.
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver left a child alone outside for 9-10 minutes.
2023-12-13 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-14. Correction verified: 2024-02-15.
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.
2023-12-13 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-22. Correction verified: 2024-01-30.
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.
2023-01-03 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-03. Correction verified: 2023-01-11.
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing while in care.
2022-09-21 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-01. Correction verified: 2022-11-15.
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.
2022-09-21 · 746.2805(10) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-01. Correction verified: 2022-11-15.
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.
2022-09-21 · 746.3703(d) · High
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-01. Correction verified: 2022-11-15.
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.
2022-09-14 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-17. Correction verified: 2022-11-15.
The operation received a finding of Reason to believe regarding a child being neglectfully supervised while in care.
2022-09-14 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-17. Correction verified: 2022-11-15.
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.
2022-09-14 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-17. Correction verified: 2022-11-15.
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.
2022-09-14 · 746.1203(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-17. Correction verified: 2022-11-15.
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.
2022-04-07 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-07. Correction verified: 2022-04-21.
Two infants under the age of twelve months were observed sleeping with blankets around them in the crib.
2022-03-01 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-04. Correction verified: 2022-03-07.
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.
2021-11-16 · 746.303(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Change in Director
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-16. Correction verified: 2021-11-16.
The operation had a director change and it was not reported within five days.
2021-11-16 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-03.
Caregivers CPR training was completed online only without hands on instruction or testing.
2021-11-05 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-22. Correction verified: 2022-04-07.
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.
2021-11-05 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-22. Correction verified: 2022-04-07.
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver shook an infant in care.
2021-11-05 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-22. Correction verified: 2022-04-07.
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A finding of Reason to Believe was determined.
2021-11-05 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-22. Correction verified: 2022-04-07.
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.
2021-11-05 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-22. Correction verified: 2022-04-07.
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.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=674168
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.