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290 W Westchester Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX
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Cadence Academy Grand Prairie
- licensed capacity
- 181
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Cadence Academy Grand Prairie
Cadence Academy Grand Prairie is a licensed child care center in Grand Prairie, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 30, 2009, for up to 181 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 Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 181 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Curriculum | Ascend Curriculum |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Sibling discount |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation support for before/after school care) |
| Licensed capacity | 181 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cadence Academy Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 181 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #964326
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 24 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- 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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“This standard was evaluated during a follow up inspection. 2 out of 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“This standard was evaluated during a follow up inspection. 1 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not have immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026
Dec 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
“There were diaper creams on shelves in the restroom that were within the reach of children This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver moved the diaper creams out of the reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“The operation did not have the current copy of the sanitation report available for CCR to review when at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“1 out of 4 children's files reviewed did not have authorization for emergency medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
Dec 22, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. 2 out of 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
“This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. An infant fell and hit their head and the caregiver did not respond to or check on the infant.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. There was sufficient evidence to show that caregivers are using electronic devices for personal use while caring for children at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. There is sufficient evidence to show that caregivers are yelling at children inappropriately.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. 1 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not have immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2025Visit2 rules 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 evaluated as part of the investigation and this standard was found to be deficient when a caregiver left a child on the playground for approximately ten minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and this standard was found to be deficient when a caregiver left a child on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Jan 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“One of the classrooms with a specified age group of two years old had 23 students to two caregivers and was out of ratio by one student. This was corrected when two students were removed and moved to the pre k classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“None of the medications in the medication bin had a labeled date for when the medication was received. There was also an epinipherine pen that was outside of the box with no date on it.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Three out of five of the classrooms observed caregivers could not identify how many children they had or the ages of each child in the classroom. .”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation does not have documentation of a buldings and ground checklist for the month of January or December.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“The operation does not have any admission information or an enrollment agreement for a child in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 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
“A 3-year-old child was unsupervised for approximately 1 minute. The child was able to walk out the front door. The child was then seen by a caregiver while waiting outside for her ride.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
“Based on the information provided during the investigation this standard was found deficient. In effort to redirect, a caregiver pulled a child's chair out from under the child, causing the child to fall and hit his head.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
- Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 8, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“In three rooms during nap cots did not have adequate space for the children and caregivers to walk through. This was corrrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“One of the students is missing a health statement and has been enrolled since 8/1/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“The operation was over its licensed infant capacity during inspection. The operation is licensed for eight infants and had 17 infants.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“The operation was over its licensed infant capacity during inspection. The operation is licensed for eight and had nine during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“This standard was found non-compliant when a caregiver pushed a four-year-old child and threw water in his face as part of a DFPS investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 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
“This standard was found non-compliant when a 3-year-old child was found unsupervised in the hall for approximately ten minutes as part of a DFPS investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was found non-compliant when the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation a injury resulting in medical treatment and hospitalization of a child as part of a DFPS investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“This standard was found non-compliant when the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that a child was wondering the halls unsupervised as part of a DFPS investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Visit4 rules cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“This standard was found non-compliant when a caregiver pushed a four-year-old child and threw water in his face as part of a DFPS investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 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
“This standard was found non-compliant when a 3-year-old child was found unsupervised in the hall for approximately ten minutes as part of a DFPS investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was found non-compliant when the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation a injury resulting in medical treatment and hospitalization of a child as part of a DFPS investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“This standard was found non-compliant when the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that a child was wondering the halls unsupervised as part of a DFPS investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
Jun 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two of the nine records read lacked current documentation of immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Nine of the nine files lacked complete documentation for emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2023
- May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Caregiver did not demonstrate self-control with a child when they were spit on.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
- Nov 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did not have a current certification form signed showing recalls have been reviewed in the last 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
- Oct 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Cadence Academy Grand Prairie
Is Cadence Academy Grand Prairie licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 30, 2009.
When was Cadence Academy Grand Prairie last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cadence Academy Grand Prairie had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 13 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Grand Prairie care for?
181, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cadence Academy Grand Prairie accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cadence Academy Grand Prairie'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 Grand Prairie cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 606-1644 to ask.
What is Cadence Academy Grand Prairie's phone number?
(972) 606-1644.
Where is Cadence Academy Grand Prairie?
4118 S Robinson Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy, 0.3 miles away.