Cadence Academy, Flower Mound

• Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Inspector's note: All 3 drivers at the operation did not have current transporation training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-03.
• Critical Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  Inspector's note: The two year olds were observed to be playing with mangnatiles. This was corrected when the Assistant director had the kids clean up and took the mangnatiles out of the room. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  Inspector's note: The big bus at the operation did not have a required first aid kit. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-11.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last one they had was from May of 2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-01.
• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: 5 children's files were missing required admission information. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-31.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Inspector's note: The opration did not have a current fire inspection. The last one they had was from May of 2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-31.
• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: A caregiver had taken an online only CPR certification class. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-31.
• Critical Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Inspector's note: Two Infants were observed sitting in restricted devices for more than 15 minuets. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-28.

• Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Inspector's note: The operation failed to give an incident to the parents. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-12.
• Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  Inspector's note: The operation did not notify licensing that a child in care received medical treatment from an incident that occurred while they were in care. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-12.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated for this investigation. Based on the information provided the caregiver admitted that she didn't change a child's diaper in a timely manner before going on break. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-13.
• Non-critical Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
  Inspector's note: It was observed during today's walk-through of 4 and 5-year-old classroom that two children were drinking Gatorade with their lunch. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-17.
• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated for this investigation. The caregiver was observed on her cell phone by a parent while supervising children during outdoor play. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-13.

• Non-critical Report Number of Employees
  Inspector's note: The operation did not report the employee's loss at their operation in 2023. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-01-18.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: Chipping paint was observed on inside walls and the outdoor playground equipment A cracked area of plastic was observed above the slide on the big playground. A wheel was missing on the toddler playground equipment which caused a protruding piece of metal to be in the way of the play area. Tree roots were exposed on the toddler playground, which could be a tripping hazard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-01.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A child was pinched on the arm by a caregiver as a form of discipline. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-09.