Cadence Academy, Forney
929 F M 741 S, Forney, TX
4.3· 73 reviews
April Hicks
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About April Hicks
April Hicks is a home daycare in Forney, Texas. It is registered with the state (since February 10, 2017), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
April Hicks has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Kaufman County has a median price of $167 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for April Hicks
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1645333
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jan 7, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The fire drills were reviewed to not be completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
“3 children present did not have health statements available,”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“Atrendance logs for children were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
747.1107(5) - Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
“The cpr/ first aid training expired 08/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“3 children present did not have immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Feb 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
747.3701(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
“The home does not have anything in writing stating that a dog is on the premises.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
“The operational policies did not include how the parents may access the minimum standards online, abuse and neglect hotline and the HHSC website.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
“3 of the 3 children enrolled did not have health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
“One dog in the home did not have a health statement available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
Dec 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
“A 16 year old household member did not have a background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
- Dec 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about April Hicks
Is April Hicks licensed?
Yes. April Hicks is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued February 10, 2017. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was April Hicks last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has April Hicks had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can April Hicks care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does April Hicks accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are April Hicks' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does April Hicks cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 979-5661 to ask.
What is April Hicks' phone number?
(972) 979-5661.
Where is April Hicks?
Forney, TX 75126. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.