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Cadence Academy

723 Ball St, Grapevine, TX 760514.4· 62 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
2003

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About Cadence Academy

Cadence Academy is a licensed child care center in Grapevine, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 2, 2003, for up to 160 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 and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks - 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori, Reggio Emilia
EnrichmentCadence KickStart™ Soccer
StaffCredentialed teachers
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (free transportation to and from Dove Elementary, Cannon Elementary, Silverlake Elementary, and Glen Hope Elementary)
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (Texas Rising Star, 4-Star)
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cadence Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Cadence Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2003
License number
#827746
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A child was found outside unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Caregiver did not follow proper procedures during a transition, as a result a child left unsupervised outside.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

  4. Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Last feeding instruction for an infant on breast milk was updated two months ago.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026

  5. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The total number of employees who had left the operation in the previous calendar year was not completed by the January 15 as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025

  9. Oct 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “Report not submitted as of 1/16/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024

  2. Aug 22, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications

      “The turf in the toddler outdoor area had torn section that need to be repair or replace.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Fire drills needs to be conducted.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “The end of one of the slides was broken, it was observed sharp and rough edges.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023

  3. Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 4, 2023Visit3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Two caregivers engaged in a physical altercation while at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

      “Two caregivers were found to have used profane language in the classroom with children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 classroom of children was left unattended.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023

  7. Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 15, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “Caregivers failed by not counting the children while taking the group of children to the playground, as a result a child was left unsupervised in a room.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A child was left unsupervised inside a restroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022

  10. Sep 7, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

      “A caregiver was doing annual trainings on her personal phone while supervising children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

      “Some of the rooms did not have a current Activity Plan posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      “A caregiver was not able to provide information of the children she was supervising during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022

  11. Jun 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “The operation reported a communicable Illness after two days of became aware.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022

  12. Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Dec 7, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  14. Nov 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Nov 16, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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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 2, 2003.

When was Cadence Academy 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 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cadence Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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?

160, 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 (817) 329-1234 to ask.

What is Cadence Academy's phone number?

(817) 329-1234.

Where is Cadence Academy?

723 Ball St, Grapevine, TX 76051. The nearest other daycare we list is Southlake Montessori, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).