Cadence Academy

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“A classroom was observed to be missing 4 outlet covers. When addressed, assistant director replaced the covers during the inspection.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 21, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver scolded a child in an intimidating manner.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 25, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 26, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

“This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver flicked a child’s temple as a form of discipline.”

Rule 746.2805(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 25, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 26, 2023.

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“Cleaning and disinfecting chemical spray bottles were store in the lower cabinets and they were accessible to the children. The child proof lock on the cabinet doors were not working. These were moved to upper cabinet during the inspection.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2022.

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

“In the school age building playground, a rocking play equipment was not securely anchored.”

Rule 746.4601(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 4, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

“Some of the children who are transported do not have emergency medical authorization in the transportation binders.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“In the playground, the wood barrier was disconnected and in the gap, nails were exposed.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“The outlets were not covered in the inside playground area and in the older infant room. It was corrected when the outlets were covered.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2022.

Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

“The emergerncy preparedness plans does not address how to evacuate and relocate children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency,”

Rule 746.5202(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“Two out of 10 children’s records I eva luted did not have current immunization records.”

Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

“An ineligible status caregiver was working in the classroom alone and providing direct care to the children. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.”

Rule 745.635(2). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 21, 2022.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“One caregivers was working and providing direct care to the children before submitting background check request. One caregivers left the operation during the inspection.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 21, 2022.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“Two caregivers were working and providing direct care to the children before submitting background check request. Two caregivers left the operation during the inspection.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 9, 2022.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“In the several classrooms, outlets were not covered. These classrooms were used by 2-4 year old children.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 12, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 21, 2022.

Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

“Infant cribs are not labeled with children’s name.”

Rule 746.2409(a)(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 12, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 21, 2022.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The staff member did not use her good judgment as she failed to call the parent to confirm if the children needed to be picked up from the school or not on that day.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 29, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 12, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

“This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not know who they were responsible to pick up on the day of the incident. As a result, the operation failed to pick up two children from elementary school.”

Rule 746.1203(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 29, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 12, 2022.

Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

“Three out of 6 children’s records I evaluated did not have emergency medical authorization signed.”

Rule 746.605(12). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 1, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 6, 2021.

Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

“Five out of 6 children’s records I evaluated did not have emergeny contact person’s address.”

Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 10, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 6, 2021.