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Cadence Academy, Forney

929 F M 741 S, Forney, TX 75126

Operation number:
1156886
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Kaufman
Capacity:
298
License effective:
June 30, 2010
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9725641133
Email:
director.forney@cadence-academy.com
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 46 available inspections for Cadence Academy, Forney from November 5, 2021 through February 19, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 19, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
46

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
29

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
27

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

46 total inspections vs 15.5 local median in 75126

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.63
Local median
0.49

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
28%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.32

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two EPI pen users did not have the FARE form filled out by the parent and physician.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2026
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
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One staff member was present without a cleared background check.
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
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Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
2 rabbits were present without a health statement from the vet.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Official code
746.3903(b)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Caregiver was observed in classroom with direct access to children without an active background check. Caregiver was 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
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was reported that caregiver pulled child by the arm causing injury.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not report an injury requiring medical attention to licensing.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 7 month old was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Infant was removed and placed in his crib.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
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 deadline
February 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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 deadline
December 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated in a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was determined a child was neglected while in care.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 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: Supervision
Report finding
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver left a child alone outside for 9-10 minutes.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
February 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 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)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing while in care.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
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 deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Official code
746.3703(d)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation received a finding of Reason to believe regarding a child being neglectfully supervised while in care.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
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 deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
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 deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants under the age of twelve months were observed sleeping with blankets around them in the crib.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 deadline
March 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Caregivers CPR training was completed online only without hands on instruction or testing.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation had a director change and it was not reported within five days.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Official code
746.303(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
March 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver shook an infant in care.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A finding of Reason to Believe was determined.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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 deadline
March 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 deadline
March 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 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)