Cadence Academy, the Colony

Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver allowed an infant to remain in a bouncer after falling asleep.

State verification recorded Oct 28, 2026.

Standard 746.2426(a)(2) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Oct 19, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026168167

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905672494

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Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operation was aware that a caregiver needed to leave by a certain time and did not make provisions in a timely manner. This resulted in a caregiver leaving an Infant classroom out of ratio.

State verification recorded Oct 28, 2026.

Standard 746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Oct 19, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026169725

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905672494

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During the inspection, an infant caregiver was observed watching a child be hit by another child multiple times and did not get up to stop the incidents or comfort the crying infant.

State verification recorded Sep 22, 2026.

Standard 746.2401(3) · Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 27, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1025953540

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905525557

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Based on information gathered during the investigation and video footage reviewed, a child walked out of the gate from the playground area and was found outside on top of a vehicle in the parking lot.

State verification recorded Aug 27, 2026.

Standard 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

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 13, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026073819

Visit source ID

905672493

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Based on video footage viewed and information gathered during the investigation, two children exited the school-age classrooms unsupervised. One child made it to the foyer area, and a three-year-old made it to the outer front door of the operation. Based on information gathered, caregivers were aware that the three-year-old child was still in care.

State verification recorded Jul 23, 2026.

Standard 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

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 22, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026073818

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905672492

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The Pre-K and School age classrooms were observed to be out of ratio during the inspection.

State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.

Standard 746.1507(1) · Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 4, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1025796162

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905525553

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Based on a preponderance of information gathered during the investigation, the director failed to ensure the operation complied with required reporting, documentation, supervision, and emergency preparedness practices. The director was aware of multiple incidents involving children leaving the operation without supervision, a child sustaining an injury requiring medical attention, and ongoing safety concerns within the building; however, no incident or injury reports were completed or available for review. The director also failed to ensure fire drills were conducted, as they are documented.

State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.

Standard 746.1003(1) · Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 30, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026073814

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905672491

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Information gathered during the investigation indicates that the operation did not provide appropriate supervision to children in care. During two separate incidents, children left the building without staff awareness or supervision.

State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.

Standard 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

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 30, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026073815

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905672491

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Based on the information gathered, the operation failed to report that a child broke their arm while in care at the operation and required medical attention.

State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.

Standard 746.305(a)(2) · AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 30, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026073813

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905672491

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During the inspection, the director was asked to provide incident and injury reports for multiple events, including two children leaving the operation unsupervised and a child sustaining a broken arm. The director stated that no reports were completed or available.

State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.

Standard 746.707 · Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 30, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026073816

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905672491

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Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a child was injured while on the playground, and caregivers did not assess the child for injuries.

State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.

Standard 746.3607(2) · Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 30, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026073811

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905672491

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Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that children have been allowed into the kitchen. The kitchen is an unlicensed space and has multiple hazards present.

State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.

Standard 746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 30, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026073810

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905672491

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Caregivers with four groups did not know the number children they were responsible for during inspection.

State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.

Standard 746.1205(a)(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

Yes

Correction reported

May 20, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1025983364

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905525552

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Based on information gathered through the course of this investigation, it is determined that the director did not report to childcare regulations as outlined in the standards.

State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.

Standard 746.305(a)(6) · Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 16, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026073804

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905672490

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Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended while in care.

State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.

Standard 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

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 16, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026073805

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905672490

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Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver was yelling at children while in care.

State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.

Standard 746.2805(5) · Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 16, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026073806

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905672490

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Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver did not use good judgment when chasing children around on the playground with a decomposed rat.

State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.

Standard 746.1201(1) · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 16, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026073803

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Based on information gathered during the course of this investigation, it was determined that the operation did not complete an incident report regarding the incident between a caregiver and student in care, resulting in the child being left without supervision.

State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.

Standard 746.701(5) · Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 16, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026073808

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Based on information gathered during this investigation, it is determined that a caregiver has subjected children in care to inappropriate language while in care

State verification recorded Jul 2, 2026.

Standard 746.2805(6) · Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jun 16, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026073809

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905672490

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The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector installed at the operation.

State verification recorded May 20, 2026.

Standard 746.5537(a)(2) · Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 11, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1025943677

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905525551

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One child did not have a FARE form on file at the operation and One child did not have a physician signature on the FARE form at the operation.

State verification recorded May 20, 2026.

Standard 746.3819 · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 19, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1025943678

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905525551

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