Cadence Academy, Forney

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“An infant was observed sleeping in a swing while in care.”

Rule 746.2426. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 3, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 11, 2023.

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

“This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgment when they placed a child in a separate area away from direct supervision as a form of punishment.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 1, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 15, 2022.

Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

“This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation, and found to be deficient. A caregiver placed a child in a high chair for longer than appropriate time frame.”

Rule 746.2805(10). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 1, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 15, 2022.

No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

“This was reviewed in a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was reported to administration for using a vape cigarette while on the property.”

Rule 746.3703(d). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 1, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 15, 2022.

AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

“The operation received a finding of Reason to believe regarding a child being neglectfully supervised while in care.”

Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 17, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 15, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“Three children were found outside of the assigned play area, and one of the children was found outside of the fenced area in a bus on the operation property.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 17, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 15, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children’s Names and Ages

“The assigned group had 2 caregivers, the group split, and each caregiver did not know which children they were responsible for. The children were sent from the porch to the outdoor play area without any knowledge of children assigned to the particular caregiver.”

Rule 746.1203(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 17, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 15, 2022.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

“The director did not ensure corrections were made to gates that were not closing properly and/or had gaps that a child could fit thru.”

Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 17, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 15, 2022.

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“Two infants under the age of twelve months were observed sleeping with blankets around them in the crib.”

Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 7, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 21, 2022.

Report Number of Employees

“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 7, 2022.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

“Caregivers CPR training was completed online only without hands on instruction or testing.”

Rule 746.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 10, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 3, 2022.

Report Change in Director

“The operation had a director change and it was not reported within five days.”

Rule 746.303(a)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 16, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 16, 2021.

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

“This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. 1) The caregivers used a swing to feed an infant in care who was not supposed to be in a swing. 2) The director at the time of the incident, provided false information to parents regarding the incident.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 22, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 7, 2022.

AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

“This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A finding of Reason to Believe was determined.”

Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 22, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 7, 2022.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver used prohibited punishment when they pulled an infant by the arm.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 22, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 7, 2022.

Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting

“This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver shook an infant in care.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 22, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 7, 2022.

Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

“This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. An infant was placed in a feeding table without securing the infant with the safety straps.”

Rule 746.2407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 22, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 7, 2022.