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Cadence Academy

723 Ball St, Grapevine, TX 76051 · Tarrant County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Cadence Academy is a licensed child care center in Grapevine, TX, licensed for up to 160 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2003. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (5 of 17). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #15 of 15 centers in Grapevine and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#15 of 15 centers in Grapevine
8High risk
5Medium High risk
2Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
17 citations from 15 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 16, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundAug 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 16, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision5
Caregiver conduct4
Records & paperwork3
Building & playground safety3
Food & feeding1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 3, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2026
HighJun 3, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A child was found outside unsupervised.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2026
MediumMar 10, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Last feeding instruction for an infant on breast milk was updated two months ago.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
Medium LowJan 16, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The total number of employees who had left the operation in the previous calendar year was not completed by the January 15 as required.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
Medium LowJan 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
Report not submitted as of 1/16/2023.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024
Medium HighAug 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications §746.4911(a)
The turf in the toddler outdoor area had torn section that need to be repair or replace.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
Medium HighAug 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
The end of one of the slides was broken, it was observed sharp and rough edges.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
Medium HighAug 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire drills needs to be conducted.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
HighMay 4, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A classroom of children was left unattended.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
HighMay 4, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Two caregivers engaged in a physical altercation while at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
HighMay 4, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language §746.2805(6)
Two caregivers were found to have used profane language in the classroom with children.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
HighSep 15, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
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.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2022
HighSep 15, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A child was left unsupervised inside a restroom.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2022
Medium HighSep 7, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
A caregiver was doing annual trainings on her personal phone while supervising children.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
MediumSep 7, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center §746.401(5)
Some of the rooms did not have a current Activity Plan posted.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
HighSep 7, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
A caregiver was not able to provide information of the children she was supervising during naptime.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
Medium HighJun 28, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
The operation reported a communicable Illness after two days of became aware.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity160 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 2, 2003
DirectorBrandi Hester
Phone8173291234
State operation #827746

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?

7 AM to 6 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.

Has Cadence Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 3, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Cadence Academy compare with other daycares in Grapevine?

It is #15 of 15 centers in Grapevine by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Cadence Academy last inspected?

Sep 30, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 76051

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 827746 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.