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Cadence Academy, La Porte

3902 Underwood Rd, La Porte, TX 77571
licensed capacity
201
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2003

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About Cadence Academy, La Porte

Cadence Academy, La Porte is a licensed child care center in La Porte, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 15, 2003, for up to 201 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
201 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:15 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
ApproachReggio Emilia
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity201 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cadence Academy, La Porte has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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, La Porte

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
201 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2003
License number
#829146
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

      “I did not observe most recent sanitation inspection report available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

  4. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Nov 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “The record for emergency drills and smoke / carbone monoxide detector tested was not maintained.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “I observe four sleeping mats with children napping that were not labeled. Note: corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024

  8. Dec 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

      “The activity plan was not posted in toddler and four year old classroom. Note: corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System

      “The smoke detector in the school-age classroom was not operating. Note: corrected during inspection when batteries replaced.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The bottom section of wall in four year old classroom contain water stains presenting health hazard. The gate in the front of the playground was also not closing properly.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “The infant feeding instructions was not updated every 30 days as required for two infant in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023

  9. Jul 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “During inspection the caregiver in the infant room provided inaccurate number of children in the classroom. Note: corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jul 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Dec 23, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Four personnel records missing information including trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2022

  2. Dec 7, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

      “The activity plan was not posted in several classrooms. Note: corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Four personnel records missing information including trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “I observe three small feeding spoons inside the hand-washing sink. Note: corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Three children's records evaluated missing shot records.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2022

  3. Dec 8, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation has not had an annual fire inspection conducted since 1/20/2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2021

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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FAQ

Questions about Cadence Academy, La Porte

Is Cadence Academy, La Porte licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 15, 2003.

When was Cadence Academy, La Porte last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cadence Academy, La Porte had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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, La Porte care for?

201, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Cadence Academy, La Porte accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Cadence Academy, La Porte's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cadence Academy, La Porte cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 479-4660 to ask.

What is Cadence Academy, La Porte's phone number?

(281) 479-4660.

Where is Cadence Academy, La Porte?

3902 Underwood Rd, La Porte, TX 77571. The nearest other daycare we list is Funcare Children's Center, 0.8 miles away.

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