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Cadence Academy

2117 E Rosemeade Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007 · Denton County
Accepts child care subsidies

Cadence Academy is a licensed child care center in Carrollton, TX, licensed for up to 360 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 29 citations, 13 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 29). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 24% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #53 of 53 centers in Carrollton and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#53 of 53 centers in Carrollton
13High risk
13Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
29 citations from 18 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 29, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Food & feeding5
Health & medication4
Caregiver conduct3
Staff ratios3
Other standards2
Records & paperwork2
Supervision2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 29, 2026InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
Review of documetation provided show that the last gas inspection was conducted on 6/18/2024.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2026
Medium HighJun 29, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Food allergy emergency plans were reviewed. One child's form lacked the parent/guardian signature, and the date was missing from the FARE Plans.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026
Medium LowAug 19, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
2 staff's files were missing pre-affidavit documents due to them being hired after 9/2023. The Director had the 2 staff complete the pre-affidavit documents during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 19, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
A child who does not attend school did not have a health statement.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2025
Medium HighJul 11, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies §746.401(10)
The operation did not have a list posted with a child’s food allergy that require an emergency plan.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2025
Medium HighJul 11, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2025
Medium HighJul 11, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
A caregiver served a child a food listed as a food allergy.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2025
HighJul 11, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
The operation failed to immediately notify the parent when the child consumed a food the child was allergic to.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2025
HighMay 7, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The operation has 3 vans that have inoperable alarms.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
Medium HighMay 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The top part of the tunnel portion of the school age playscape equipment is broken.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
Medium HighSep 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
A classroom was observed to be missing 4 outlet covers. When addressed, assistant director replaced the covers during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 4, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver scolded a child in an intimidating manner.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
HighJan 4, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver flicked a child's temple as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
HighOct 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored §746.4601(5)
In the school age building playground, a rocking play equipment was not securely anchored.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two out of 10 children's records I eva luted did not have current immunization records.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
The outlets were not covered in the inside playground area and in the older infant room. It was corrected when the outlets were covered.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
In the playground, the wood barrier was disconnected and in the gap, nails were exposed.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
HighOct 12, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning and disinfecting chemical spray bottles were store in the lower cabinets and they were accessible to the children. The child proof lock on the cabinet doors were not working. These were moved to upper cabinet during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The emergerncy preparedness plans does not address how to evacuate and relocate children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency,
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
HighOct 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
Some of the children who are transported do not have emergency medical authorization in the transportation binders.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
HighSep 21, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregivers was working and providing direct care to the children before submitting background check request. One caregivers left the operation during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 21, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter §745.635(2)
An ineligible status caregiver was working in the classroom alone and providing direct care to the children. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 9, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Two caregivers were working and providing direct care to the children before submitting background check request. Two caregivers left the operation during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 9, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
Infant cribs are not labeled with children's name.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
In the several classrooms, outlets were not covered. These classrooms were used by 2-4 year old children.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2022
HighSep 7, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not know who they were responsible to pick up on the day of the incident. As a result, the operation failed to pick up two children from elementary school.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
HighSep 7, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The staff member did not use her good judgment as she failed to call the parent to confirm if the children needed to be picked up from the school or not on that day.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
Medium HighNov 29, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Five out of 6 children's records I evaluated did not have emergeny contact person's address.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2021
HighNov 29, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Three out of 6 children's records I evaluated did not have emergency medical authorization signed.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity360 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 1, 2020
DirectorStephanie Sharp
Phone9723940613
State operation #1702982

Common questions

Does Cadence Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Cadence Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Cadence Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Cadence Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Cadence Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Carrollton, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Cadence Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 13 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 11, 2025: “Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Cadence Academy compare with other daycares in Carrollton?

It is #53 of 53 centers in Carrollton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Cadence Academy last inspected?

Jun 29, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1702982 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.