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Heartland, TX 75126 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cadence Academy, Forney
- licensed capacity
- 298
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Cadence Academy, Forney
Cadence Academy, Forney is a licensed child care center in Forney, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 30, 2010, for up to 298 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMBilingual 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
- 298 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori, Reggio Emilia |
| Enrichment | Spanish classes, art and music classes, Baby Sign Language |
| Staff | School Director holds CDA, AA, BA in Child Development and master's in education leadership |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (private transportation from many neighborhood elementary schools) |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4-Star Texas Rising Star) |
| Licensed capacity | 298 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cadence Academy, Forney has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kaufman County has a median price of $191 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 Cadence Academy, Forney
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 298 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1156886
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 26 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 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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See all 51 visits
- Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“A child was left unsupervised when they went into the restroom after lining up to go to another classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2026
- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two EPI pen users did not have the FARE form filled out by the parent and physician.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One staff member was present without a cleared background check.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 41 earlier visits
- May 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
“2 rabbits were present without a health statement from the vet.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Caregiver was observed in classroom with direct access to children without an active background check. Caregiver was sent home.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation did not report an injury requiring medical attention to licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was reported that caregiver pulled child by the arm causing injury.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 7 month old was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Infant was removed and placed in his crib.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 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
“Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not supervise in an appropriate manner. There was a child biting incident earlier in the day. The caregiver did not make adjustments with supervision while talking with a parent, and the same children were involved in a second biting incident resulting in a child received multiple bites at different places on the body. The caregiver was not in a position to be able to intervene once the biting started.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
Dec 13, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“DFPS determined in the investigation, that there were 15 children with one caregiver with children ranging 18-24 months. The most children one caregiver can have with this age group is 9.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was evaluated in a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was determined a child was neglected while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver did not demonstrate competency when the caregiver did not follow operational policies to account for children during a transition time.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
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
“Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was reviewed and found deficient. A caregiver left a child alone outside for 9-10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
- Jul 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An infant was observed sleeping in a swing while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2023
- Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 21, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.2805(10) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.3703(d) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
Sep 21, 2022Visit3 rules cited
746.1201(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.2805(10) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.3703(d) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
Sep 14, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1203(3) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.1203(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.4751(c) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
746.1201(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2022
- Jun 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022
Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
- Feb 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2021VisitNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation had a director change and it was not reported within five days.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021
746.1315(b) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2022
Nov 5, 2021Visit5 rules cited
746.2805 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
746.1201(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
746.2407 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
746.2805(3) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
746.1201(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Cadence Academy, Forney
Is Cadence Academy, Forney licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 30, 2010.
When was Cadence Academy, Forney last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cadence Academy, Forney had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 9 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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, Forney care for?
298, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cadence Academy, Forney accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cadence Academy, Forney's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cadence Academy, Forney cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 564-1133 to ask.
What is Cadence Academy, Forney's phone number?
(972) 564-1133.
Where is Cadence Academy, Forney?
929 F M 741 S, Forney, TX 75126.