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Cadence Academy, Cypress

14530 CYPRESS MILL PLACE BLVD, Cypress, TX 77429-6262

Operation number:
1653763
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
200
License effective:
October 17, 2017
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2818269399
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 41 available inspections for Cadence Academy, Cypress from September 17, 2021 through August 12, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 12, 2026 and involved background screening.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
41

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
25

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
20

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

41 total inspections vs 14 local median in 77429

Compared to 31 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.61
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.42

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was a caregiver supervising children without an active background check. The caregiver was removed from the classroom and sent home.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation had an expired Epi Pen on file for a child with a food allergy that expired on 12/31/2025.
Correction status
Correction due by August 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence found in the DFPS investigation there?s sufficient evidence to support a caregiver grabbed a child?s arm.
Correction deadline
May 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence found in the DFPS investigation there?s sufficient evidence to support a caregiver instructing children to hit children back when they hit them
Correction deadline
May 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The caregivers admitted to leaving the child unattended on the playground.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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 activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not have an incident report available for a child who was left unattended and was put at risk.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The director stated after reviewing the video footage the child walked up the stairs unsupervised.
Correction deadline
May 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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 activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver acknowledged responsibility for improperly lifting the child. She affirmed her awareness that the correct method to lift a child is from under the arms.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The director stated the video was observed and the caregiver was observed hitting the child on the bottom.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation, information was obtained the child was left unsupervised in the hallway.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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 activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The director placed the child back in the classroom with the caregiver who displayed inappropriate discipline.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the DFPS Investigation, a child in care was physically abused.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver held a child?s wrist as a form of redirection, so the child wouldn?t hit staff and other children.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A parent stated they heard a caregiver using profanity toward the children.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The caregiver did admit to using her cellphone while supervising children
Correction deadline
December 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
All playground areas has not been maintained with loose filled.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
2 out of 3 children who receives an epi pen does not have a food allergy emergency plan.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation had 2 expired epi pens of children in care. The director placed the epi pens away and contacted the parents to come and pick them up.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were two classrooms that had cleaning spray on the counter which is accessible to the children. Director did removed the cleaning sprays and placed them in a cabinet.
Correction deadline
July 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregiver did not know the name of the children in her classroom. Caregiver did not have a list of the children in her classroom.
Correction deadline
July 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not provide a copy of the incident report on the day it occur to the parents within a 48 hour period. The parent did not sign and acknowledge the incident report either.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operational staff did not use good judgment and interfere when a child was put on a potential risk to injury while he was in care.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation is not maintaining the loose-fill in the toddler playground. The playground surface can be seen and not being maintain at six inches required by licensing.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not update their children product certification since 2020.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection since 10/30/2019.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)