Cadence Academy, Flower Mound, Flower Mound TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

2 critical and 8 serious and 1 minor findings across 10 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jun 30, 2026. Latest visit Jun 30, 2026, 2 findings.

Critical findings2 · Flower Mound median 1

61% of Flower Mound licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings8 · Flower Mound median 2

81% of Flower Mound licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

Jun 30, 2026InspectionCriticalCare Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersTexas: High+ 1 more finding from this visit: transportation safety training lapsedCorrected during the visit

“The two year olds were observed to be playing with mangnatiles.”Texas HHSC inspector, Jun 30, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Jul 9, 2025InspectionCriticalRequired Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitTexas: HighVerified corrected Jul 14, 2025

Jul 29, 2024InspectionSeriousChildren's Records MaintainedTexas: Medium+ 1 more finding from this visit: fire inspection not done by the fire marshalVerified corrected Aug 1, 2024

11findings in 36 months13verified corrected by Texas1corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

2 duplicate-looking source entries are not counted. Everything above is quoted or counted from Texas HHSC records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

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Provider details

Hours6:30 am–6 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Denton
License number: 893798
Date issued: Jun 2, 2008
Licensed capacity: 160 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Jun 30, 2026 · Inspection

Findings recorded · read the visit below

10 confirmed distinct visits; 2 unresolved source groups · 11 available findings in confirmed visits.

2 groups of source entries may describe duplicate visits; they are shown separately and excluded from confirmed counts.

2Critical findings

8Serious findings

1Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

3 visits

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20263 visits · 2 recorded findings

Jun 30, 2026Inspection2 findings
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Critical
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.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.2501(5) · Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Jun 30, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025890127
Visit source ID
905549801
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Serious
All 3 drivers at the operation did not have current transporation training.
State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.
Standard 746.1316(a) · Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jul 3, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025850032
Visit source ID
905549801
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Feb 23, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Feb 19, 2026Self-reported incident
No findings recorded

Unresolved source entries (2 groups)

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Jun 26, 2024Inspection

No findings recorded

Matching entries grouped. Visit IDs: 905549796, 905312493, 905077616, 904843670, 904610539. Finding IDs: None supplied. These identities have not been confirmed as distinct events.

Jun 26, 2024Inspection

3 findings

CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

Serious

A caregiver had taken an online only CPR certification class.

State verification recorded Jul 29, 2024.

Standard 746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

State severity: Medium High
Corrected at visit: No
Correction reported: Jul 31, 2024
Technical assistance: Recorded
Finding source ID: 1025743705
Visit source ID: 905549795

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Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

Serious

The opration did not have a current fire inspection. The last one they had was from May of 2022.

State verification recorded Jul 29, 2024.

Standard 746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

State severity: Medium High
Corrected at visit: No
Correction reported: Jul 31, 2024
Technical assistance: Recorded
Finding source ID: 1025783620
Visit source ID: 905549795

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Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

Critical

Two Infants were observed sitting in restricted devices for more than 15 minuets.

State verification recorded Jun 28, 2024.

Standard 746.2417(2)(B) · Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

State severity: High
Corrected at visit: No
Correction reported: Jun 28, 2024
Technical assistance: Recorded
Finding source ID: 1025823481
Visit source ID: 905549795

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Matching entries grouped. Visit IDs: 905549795, 905312492, 905077615, 904843669, 904610538. Finding IDs: 1025743705, 1025783620, 1025823481, 1025316933, 1025461946, 1025547131, 1024937158, 1024961974, 1025007091, 1024237446, 1024302230, 1024468082, 1023851878, 1023943612, 1024047762. These identities have not been confirmed as distinct events.

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Oct 11, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Sep 15, 2023Inspection
1 finding
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Serious
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.
State verification recorded Oct 11, 2023.
Standard 746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Oct 1, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1025981544
Visit source ID
905549792
Aug 16, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding
Discipline and treatment of children
Critical
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.
State verification recorded Oct 11, 2023.
Standard 746.2805(1) · Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Oct 9, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026076601
Visit source ID
905683557
Oct 10, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
Feb 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Serious
The chain link fence for the large playground had three portions that were not connected to the bottom rail and were loose from the side posts. The integrity of the fence is compromised allowing exits points for the children.
State verification recorded Feb 23, 2022.
Standard 746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 25, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025799153
Visit source ID
905549790

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Jun 30, 2026 · Inspection

10 confirmed distinct visits; 2 unresolved source groups · 11 available findings in confirmed visits.

Visits in the past 12 months

Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Discipline and treatment of children

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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Jun 30, 2026 · Inspection

10 confirmed distinct visits; 2 unresolved source groups · 11 available findings in confirmed visits.

Visits in the past 12 months

Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Discipline and treatment of children

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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