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Cadence Academy Preschool

519 GUY DR, Temple, TX 76504-2211

Operation number:
839345
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
250
License effective:
June 10, 2004
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547912900
Email:
Not listed
Website:
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 54 available inspections for Cadence Academy Preschool from September 15, 2021 through July 24, 2026.

18 inspections recorded violations, with 39 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 14, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.

Two later inspections, from July 21, 2026 through July 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
54

31 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
39

27 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
34

24 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

54 total inspections vs 24 local median in 76504

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.72
Local median
0.71

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
2.57

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: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash the hands of a child after diapering.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Observed 10 caregiver files, 3 did not have proof of education. I spoke with the operation about getting the proof of education for each caregiver.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
An incident report form was not given to the child's parent on the day of the injury. It was sent the following week. I spoke with the director about ensuring that incident reports are given to parents right away. This was corrected when the incident report was emailed to the parent on the inspection date.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Official code
746.701(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Once caregiver who administered first aid to a child in care did not have current first aid training.
Correction deadline
July 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash the hands of a child after diapering.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The nap mats did not have enough walking space between them to prevent other children from touching.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Official code
746.2909(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The kitchen and 3 classrooms had garbage cans without lids, exposing the children to the inner contents and the walls either need to be painted or covered in area where there is peeling paint or the start of repairs.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
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Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver in care left another caregiver out of ratio when the caregiver took a child to the office. The caregiver was left with 37 children and the ratio for that age group is 26 children to 1 teacher.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Official code
746.1507(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver in care grabbed a child aggressively by the arm to take the child to the office.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that a child with a food allergy did not have a completed food allergy form.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(15)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed dried food on the trashcans in some of the classrooms, there was also spilled liquid that has dried on the wall behind the trashccans. There was old banana's in the kitchen that had gnats over them, one of the banana's was open. The banana's were thrown away.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Observed a caregiver at the operation that does not have a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation video footage was obtained showing a caregiver grabbing a child roughly and placing the child in the bathroom.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left out on the play porch without a caregiver supervising for around 2-3 minutes.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2026
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: Incident records
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation a child was injured that required medical attention and the operation did not report the injury to licensing within 48 hours. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The operation manipulated a door with magnets that allowed the door to remain cracked open, which resulted in a child being able to open and close the door repeatedly and get seriously injured by the door. The operation previously had other children be injured by the same doors.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed asleep in a restricted device. This was fixed when the caregiver took the infant out of the restricted device.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During an investigation, it was found a child was able to leave the classroom without the caregivers knowing and go down the hallway unsupervised.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2026
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One classroom stated that they had 13 children but only had 12 children in care.
Correction deadline
November 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver disciplined their own child by hitting the child on their hand. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
Correction deadline
November 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
Official code
746.2807
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that two allegations of prohibited punshiments were reported to the operation but was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
November 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
Official code
746.201(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver cursed in front of children at the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Observed 3 vehicles used for transportation. One vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher at all and the other two had expired fire extinguishers. One expired in June 2023 and the other expired in May 2023.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Observed the operation using a rental vehicle to transport children that does not have a child safety alarm. I spoke to the operation about putting in a variance until they are able to have their own vehicle out of the shop.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During a walk through of the operation, there were cleaning supplies, Odo Ban and shaving cream in a cabinet that was unlocked and in the reach of the children in care. This was corrected when the items were moved to a locked closet.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2025
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: Transportation
Report finding
Observed 3 transportation vehicles, two vehicles had first aid kits that were not complete(missing thermometor, scissors and tweezers) and the third did not have a first aid kit at all.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
Official code
746.4001
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
On one playground there were 2 sprinkler systems sticking out of the playground that can be a tripping hazard.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The operation's handbook was missing policies including infant safe sleep, hearing and vision screenings, information about contacting Child Care Regulation and reviewing minimum standards and inspection forms, and breastfeeding.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Official code
746.501(a)(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire extinguishers had not been serviced since February 2023 and should be serviced annually.
Correction deadline
April 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed infant reading instructions not being updated monthly for all infants not on table food. There was one form for August and 2 forms for July and the room has 10 infant enrolled.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Observed multiple classrooms that could not provide licesning with a current activity plan. The plan was also not posted outside the room where the operation usually keeps their lesson plans. This was corrected when lesson plans were added to each classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed cleaning supplies such as lysol, clorox wipes, and frebreeze in unlocked cabinets within reach of children in two toddler rooms and school age room. This was corrected at the inspection when the cleaning supplies wre moved out of the reach of children.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed an infant changing mat to have a small tear. A piece of tape was used until the opration can buy a new mat.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed that the playground area for the toddlers was not being maintained. Observed trash and a diaper on the ground and dirty play equipment. This was corrected at inspection when the playground area was cleaned up. Observed a light switch without an outlet cover in the school age room. The was corrected at inspection when a cover was placed over the light switch.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on evidence obtained during an investigation, it was found that a child was abused while in care.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
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
Based on evidence obtained during an investigation, it was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used when a caregiver pinched a child in care resulting in a bruise.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was an electrical outlet exposed in two classrooms. Safety covers were immediately placed over the electrical outlets when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by a physician on file for review.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2021
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
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During a walk-through of the facility, hazards were observed that included an untreated wasp nest near the playground area, ant poison near a walkway used by children during transitioning, and a loose plank near the bottom of the building that led to an area underneath the building. All of these areas were immediately corrected when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407