Cadence Academy, The Colony

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 140 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Accredited
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

530356

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

May 1997

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

19 inspections on record, most recent Jul 28, 2026. 10 of 28 visits and reports cited a standard. 9 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 24, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 1, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jun 4, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1507(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis

    The Pre-K and School age classrooms were observed to be out of ratio during the inspection.

    Corrected Jun 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 1, 2026Self-reported incident6 standards cited

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that children have been allowed into the kitchen. The kitchen is an unlicensed space and has multiple hazards present.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3607(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR

    Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a child was injured while on the playground, and caregivers did not assess the child for injuries.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.305(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

    Based on the information gathered, the operation failed to report that a child broke their arm while in care at the operation and required medical attention.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2026

  • 746.707Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

    During the inspection, the director was asked to provide incident and injury reports for multiple events, including two children leaving the operation unsupervised and a child sustaining a broken arm. The director stated that no reports were completed or available.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    Information gathered during the investigation indicates that the operation did not provide appropriate supervision to children in care. During two separate incidents, children left the building without staff awareness or supervision.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    Based on a preponderance of information gathered during the investigation, the director failed to ensure the operation complied with required reporting, documentation, supervision, and emergency preparedness practices. The director was aware of multiple incidents involving children leaving the operation without supervision, a child sustaining an injury requiring medical attention, and ongoing safety concerns within the building; however, no incident or injury reports were completed or available for review. The director also failed to ensure fire drills were conducted, as they are documented.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• May 20, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    Caregivers with four groups did not know the number children they were responsible for during inspection.

    Corrected May 20, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• May 18, 2026Self-reported incident6 standards cited

  • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    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 information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended while in care.

    Corrected Jun 16, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

    Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver was yelling at children while in care.

    Corrected Jun 16, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

    Based on information gathered during this investigation, it is determined that a caregiver has subjected children in care to inappropriate language while in care

    Corrected Jun 16, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that a caregiver did not use good judgment when chasing children around on the playground with a decomposed rat.

    Corrected Jun 16, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.305(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

    Based on information gathered through the course of this investigation, it is determined that the director did not report to childcare regulations as outlined in the standards.

    Corrected Jun 16, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

    Based on information gathered during the course of this investigation, it was determined that the operation did not complete an incident report regarding the incident between a caregiver and student in care, resulting in the child being left without supervision.

    Corrected Jun 16, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• May 5, 2026Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.5537(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

    The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector installed at the operation.

    Corrected May 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    One child did not have a FARE form on file at the operation and One child did not have a physician signature on the FARE form at the operation.

    Corrected May 19, 2026

• Sep 22, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    The operation allowed a caregiver to have access to children without obtaining the results of the background check. The caregiver was sent home.

    Corrected Sep 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 19, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.3501(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

    It was determined that a child's diaper was not changed in a timely manner.

    Corrected Oct 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 17, 2025Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    One child's file is missing the immunizations.

    Corrected Jun 24, 2025

  • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    One child's file is missing the health statement.

    Corrected Jun 24, 2025

  • 746.901(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies

    Five staff are missing a signed statement that they recieved the center policies.

    Corrected Jun 24, 2025

  • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Two infants do not have updated feeding instructions on file.

    Corrected Jun 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.605(12)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

    Nine children files are missing the updated special care needs section.

    Corrected Jul 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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