YMCA at Anne Frank Elementary School
5201 Celestial Rd, Dallas, TX
Cadence Academy
- licensed capacity
- 165
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 1997
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About
About Cadence Academy
Cadence Academy is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 16, 1997, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori, Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Curriculum | Ascend Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Tumble Gym, Happy Feet, Computer |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | bilingual staff |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4-Star) |
| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cadence Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Cadence Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 165 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1997
- License number
- #530718
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 24 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 7
- Safety and hazards 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 3, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard has been tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed on video footage grabbing and pulling on a child when responding to a child to clean up.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard has been tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement or self-control when responding to a child to clean up toys.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The toddler classroom with children under 24 months was observed playing a show on their tablet. This was corrected at inspection when the tablet was turned off by the caregiver.”
Corrected during the visit
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“Classrooms were observed without a scheduled activity plan posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Playground outlets and outlets in the preschool classrooms were observed with missing outlet covers.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“The toddler and preschool playground was observed to have water on the fixtures causing a hazard for the children playing on them. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver wiped the fixtures down with a towell.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“1 of the10 caregivers files reviewed was missing a required training certificate for Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“A bag was observed on the playground while children were playing with insect repellant botlles accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the bag was removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The operation's bus binder did not have emergency authorization forms available for review. This was corrected at inspection when the operation made copies of the children's emergency authorization forms and placed them in the binder.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“A caregiver was observed placing the children's snack on the bare table. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver placed the food items on a napkin.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver was observed using harsh language to a child when trying to redirect them from an acitivity.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver was observed using a harsh tone of voice while grabbing a child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
Feb 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“This standard was tasked to be reviewed as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
Jan 22, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, prohibited punishments was used when an employee was observed grabbing children by the arms to lay them down during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when laying children down by grabbing them by their arms and laying them down roughly posing the risk of a child being injured.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024
- Oct 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“A feeding instruction for one infant in care was not completed as required.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Four children files reviewed did not have the required address for the emergeny contact.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“During the walkthrough, two classrooms were observed with a child blocking the entrance and exit, which was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A toddler left in the classroom as their class went outside.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
Sep 5, 2024Visit1 rule cited
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
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A toddler left in the classroom as their class went outside.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
- Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2024Visit1 rule cited
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
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A toddler was able to leave the daycare building and walk into the connecting parking garage and was discovered by a bystander.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“The center did not have a working Carbon monoxide detector.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
- Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 29, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was in deficient. During interviews it was determined that a caregiver use inappropriate tone while redirecting the children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2023
- Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was in deficient. A caregiver hit children with their hand as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to notify childcare regulation within the required timeframe when they were made aware of a situation that placed children at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation did not notify parents of a child who was placed at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023
- Feb 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Dec 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Six infant feeding instruction were not updated.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023
- Oct 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. The operation failed to notify child care regulation within the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022
- Jun 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Caregivers did not demonstrate competency when they did not verify the milk being provided to a infant with a with a documented food allergy was the correct milk.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2022
- Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“One caregiver was seen on their cell phone while children were in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
Dec 2, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was present prior to receiving their background check determination.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Cadence Academy
Is Cadence Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 16, 1997.
When was Cadence Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cadence Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 13 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Cadence Academy care for?
165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cadence Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cadence Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cadence Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 702-9063 to ask.
What is Cadence Academy's phone number?
(972) 702-9063.
Where is Cadence Academy?
13255 Noel Rd, Dallas, TX 75240. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA at Nathan Adams Elementary School, 0.8 miles away.