Cadence Academy
Licensed child-care center in Grapevine, TX 76051 · Texas operation #827746 · part of Cadence Academy
Record summary
4 high-risk · 6 total
4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 6 inspections, 3 investigations and 1 assessment); last inspection Oct 22, 2026.
0 of 6 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 723 Ball St, Grapevine, TX 76051
- Phone
- (817) 329-1234
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since May 2, 2003
- Director
- Brandi Hester
- Programs
- Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 22, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 30, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 29, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
2 citations.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: A caregiver did not conduct a name-to-face during a transition, as a result a child was left unsupervised in a room.
Corrected Oct 20, 2026, verified by the state Oct 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A child was left unsupervised in a room.
Corrected Oct 20, 2026, verified by the state Oct 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 29, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 3, 2026: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Caregiver did not follow proper procedures during a transition, as a result a child left unsupervised outside.
Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jun 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A child was found outside unsupervised.
Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jun 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 10, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.
State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"
Inspector's note: Last feeding instruction for an infant on breast milk was updated two months ago.
Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 8, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 17, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 13, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Jan 16, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: The total number of employees who had left the operation in the previous calendar year was not completed by the January 15 as required.
Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 1 citation. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Cadence Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #827746.
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