Cardinal Childcare Center
3233 W Fannin Rd, Melissa, TX 75454
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · Monday–Friday
16 critical findings across 92 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 29, 2025.
64 inspections · 28 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
The everyday details
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
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Licensed capacity: 160 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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06:30 AM-05:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- Snacks providedListed
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- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
16 critical findings across 92 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 29, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
3 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.2805(1) (8 visits); 746.2805(6) (4 visits); 746.2805(2) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Oct 3, 2025.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
124 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm.
State verification published Oct 3, 2025.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Jan 13, 2026 to Aug 21, 202620 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 21, 2026 inspection
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- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 13, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 13, 2026 complaint investigation
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- Jan 13, 2026 complaint investigation
- 2025
- Sep 2, 2025 to Oct 30, 202512 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 30, 2025 inspection
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- Oct 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 29, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Oct 2, 2025 inspection
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- Aug 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Aug 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Aug 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Aug 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- May 7, 2025 to Aug 12, 202512 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 12, 2025 inspection
- Aug 12, 2025 inspection
- Aug 12, 2025 inspection
- Aug 12, 2025 inspection
- Jul 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 29, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Jul 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 9, 2025 inspection
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- May 8, 2025 inspection
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- May 8, 2025 inspection
- May 7, 2025 self-reported incident
- May 7, 2025 self-reported incident
- May 7, 2025 self-reported incident
- May 7, 2025 self-reported incident
- 2024
- Apr 11, 2024 to Sep 19, 202416 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 19, 2024 inspection
- Sep 19, 2024 inspection
- Sep 19, 2024 inspection
- Sep 19, 2024 inspection
- Sep 17, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 17, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 17, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 17, 2024 self-reported incident
- Aug 15, 2024 inspection
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- Jun 13, 2024 inspection
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- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
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- Feb 21, 2024Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's actions were aggressive and included grabbing and verbal threats. Witnesses reported the caregiver yanked a child's jacket, pulled a child by the wrist, and used threats to control behavior. Multiple interviews with caregivers confirmed these actions, indicating a pattern of aggressive behavior.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. Multiple testimonies indicated the caregiver used verbally harsh and abusive language. Witnesses reported the caregiver used derogatory and demeaning language, creating an emotionally harmful environment.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver threw away food before children were done eating, forced a child to use the bathroom, and yanked a mat from underneath a child during nap time. Specific incidents include discarding a child's food for talking too much, forcing bathroom use against their will, and disrupting naps by pulling away mats, causing children to fall. These actions were confirmed by multiple interviews with caregivers who observed these inappropriate disciplinary measures.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(2).
- Feb 21, 2024Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's actions were aggressive and included grabbing and verbal threats. Witnesses reported the caregiver yanked a child's jacket, pulled a child by the wrist, and used threats to control behavior. Multiple interviews with caregivers confirmed these actions, indicating a pattern of aggressive behavior.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver threw away food before children were done eating, forced a child to use the bathroom, and yanked a mat from underneath a child during nap time. Specific incidents include discarding a child's food for talking too much, forcing bathroom use against their will, and disrupting naps by pulling away mats, causing children to fall. These actions were confirmed by multiple interviews with caregivers who observed these inappropriate disciplinary measures.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. Multiple testimonies indicated the caregiver used verbally harsh and abusive language. Witnesses reported the caregiver used derogatory and demeaning language, creating an emotionally harmful environment.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- Feb 21, 2024Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver threw away food before children were done eating, forced a child to use the bathroom, and yanked a mat from underneath a child during nap time. Specific incidents include discarding a child's food for talking too much, forcing bathroom use against their will, and disrupting naps by pulling away mats, causing children to fall. These actions were confirmed by multiple interviews with caregivers who observed these inappropriate disciplinary measures.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. Multiple testimonies indicated the caregiver used verbally harsh and abusive language. Witnesses reported the caregiver used derogatory and demeaning language, creating an emotionally harmful environment.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's actions were aggressive and included grabbing and verbal threats. Witnesses reported the caregiver yanked a child's jacket, pulled a child by the wrist, and used threats to control behavior. Multiple interviews with caregivers confirmed these actions, indicating a pattern of aggressive behavior.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Feb 21, 2024Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. Multiple testimonies indicated the caregiver used verbally harsh and abusive language. Witnesses reported the caregiver used derogatory and demeaning language, creating an emotionally harmful environment.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver threw away food before children were done eating, forced a child to use the bathroom, and yanked a mat from underneath a child during nap time. Specific incidents include discarding a child's food for talking too much, forcing bathroom use against their will, and disrupting naps by pulling away mats, causing children to fall. These actions were confirmed by multiple interviews with caregivers who observed these inappropriate disciplinary measures.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's actions were aggressive and included grabbing and verbal threats. Witnesses reported the caregiver yanked a child's jacket, pulled a child by the wrist, and used threats to control behavior. Multiple interviews with caregivers confirmed these actions, indicating a pattern of aggressive behavior.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Jan 31, 2024 to Jan 31, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 31, 2024 inspection
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- 2023
- Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child that has been enrolled since 2020 does not have a health statement completed by a health care professional.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child that has been enrolled since 2020 does not have a health statement completed by a health care professional.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child that has been enrolled since 2020 does not have a health statement completed by a health care professional.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child that has been enrolled since 2020 does not have a health statement completed by a health care professional.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Apr 6, 2023 to Apr 6, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 6, 2023 inspection
- Apr 6, 2023 inspection
- Apr 6, 2023 inspection
- Apr 6, 2023 inspection
- Mar 1, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver pulled a child by their wrist across a table.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver did not use appropriate redirection with a child when the child moved into an area behind the table where they were not supposed to be.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
- Mar 1, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver pulled a child by their wrist across a table.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver did not use appropriate redirection with a child when the child moved into an area behind the table where they were not supposed to be.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
- Mar 1, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver pulled a child by their wrist across a table.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver did not use appropriate redirection with a child when the child moved into an area behind the table where they were not supposed to be.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
- Mar 1, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver pulled a child by their wrist across a table.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver did not use appropriate redirection with a child when the child moved into an area behind the table where they were not supposed to be.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
- Feb 27, 2023 to Feb 27, 20234 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Feb 27, 2023 self-reported incident
- Feb 27, 2023 self-reported incident
- Feb 27, 2023 self-reported incident
- Feb 27, 2023 self-reported incident
- 2022
- Sep 15, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of CPR training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of first aid training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
While reviewing employee records, I observed that one employee was missing a copy of their photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(8).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
I observed while reviewing personnel records that three operation employees were missing the signed employee affidavit form their employee files.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Sep 15, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of first aid training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
While reviewing employee records, I observed that one employee was missing a copy of their photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of CPR training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
I observed while reviewing personnel records that three operation employees were missing the signed employee affidavit form their employee files.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Sep 15, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
While reviewing employee records, I observed that one employee was missing a copy of their photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of first aid training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of CPR training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
I observed while reviewing personnel records that three operation employees were missing the signed employee affidavit form their employee files.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Sep 15, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of CPR training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
While reviewing employee records, I observed that one employee was missing a copy of their photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of first aid training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
I observed while reviewing personnel records that three operation employees were missing the signed employee affidavit form their employee files.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jun 28, 2022 to Jun 28, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 28, 2022 inspection
- Jun 28, 2022 inspection
- Jun 28, 2022 inspection
- Jun 28, 2022 inspection
- 2021
- Oct 25, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
One of the six children records reviewed was missing a complete immunization record; their immunization record did not meet the requirements specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Correction verified Oct 28, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present in the toddler classroom without having an active status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the classroom.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Oct 25, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present in the toddler classroom without having an active status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the classroom.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
One of the six children records reviewed was missing a complete immunization record; their immunization record did not meet the requirements specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Correction verified Oct 28, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- Oct 25, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present in the toddler classroom without having an active status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the classroom.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
One of the six children records reviewed was missing a complete immunization record; their immunization record did not meet the requirements specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Correction verified Oct 28, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- Oct 25, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
One of the six children records reviewed was missing a complete immunization record; their immunization record did not meet the requirements specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Correction verified Oct 28, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present in the toddler classroom without having an active status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the classroom.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Oct 4, 2021Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report a child 's injury that required medical attention to Child Care Regulation within 2 days. The injury occurred on 10/1/21. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation until 10/4/21.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
- Oct 4, 2021Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report a child 's injury that required medical attention to Child Care Regulation within 2 days. The injury occurred on 10/1/21. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation until 10/4/21.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
- Oct 4, 2021Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report a child 's injury that required medical attention to Child Care Regulation within 2 days. The injury occurred on 10/1/21. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation until 10/4/21.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
- Oct 4, 2021Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report a child 's injury that required medical attention to Child Care Regulation within 2 days. The injury occurred on 10/1/21. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation until 10/4/21.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Nov 25, 2019
- Capacity
- 160 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Collin
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Same 36-month summary window. Different operating histories and coverage limit comparisons.
| Daycare | Ages | Licensed capacity | Hours | Findings, 36 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Childcare Center this page | Infant–Pre-K | 160 | 6:30a–5p | 16 crit |
| Arrow Academy | Toddler–School | 153 | 8:30a–2:30p | 4 crit |
| Little Seeds Learning Center LLC | Infant–School | 100 | 7a–6p | 4 crit |
| Melissa KinderCare | Infant–School | 275 | 6:30a–6:30p | 16 crit·28 ser |
| N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa | Infant–School | 206 | 7a–6p | 32 crit·36 ser |
| Pinnacle Montessori of Melissa | Infant–School | 218 | 6:30a–6:30p | 16 crit·16 ser |
| Primrose School of Melissa | Infant–School | 249 | 7a–6p | 32 ser·4 min |
- Cardinal Childcare Centerthis pageInfant–Pre-K · 160 licensed capacity16 crit
- Toddler–School · 153 licensed capacity4 crit
- Infant–School · 100 licensed capacity4 crit
- Infant–School · 275 licensed capacity16 crit·28 ser
- Infant–School · 206 licensed capacity32 crit·36 ser
- Infant–School · 218 licensed capacity16 crit·16 ser
- Infant–School · 249 licensed capacity32 ser·4 min
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- Who would be our child’s regular teacher, and how are absences covered? What are the current classroom ratios?
- What changed after the finding about “Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment”? Can you show the correction evidence and how the procedure is checked today?
- The same standard appears on more than one visit. What has changed to prevent recurrence?
- How do you handle allergies, medication, accessibility, and additional support needs?
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Contact & location
3233 W Fannin Rd, Melissa, TX 75454
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