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Cadence Academy, Flower Mound

5601 Timber Creek Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028 · Denton County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Cadence Academy, Flower Mound is a licensed child care center in Flower Mound, TX, licensed for up to 160 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 17). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #26 of 30 centers in Flower Mound and better than 16% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 16%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #26 of 30 centers in Flower Mound
4High risk
9Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
17 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 16, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundOct 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Other standards3
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications2
Records & paperwork2
Transportation1
Food & feeding1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 30, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
All 3 drivers at the operation did not have current transporation training.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2026
HighJun 30, 2026InspectionOther standards
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2501(5)
The two year olds were observed to be playing with mangnatiles. This was corrected when the Assistant director had the kids clean up and took the mangnatiles out of the room.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 9, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
The big bus at the operation did not have a required first aid kit.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
MediumJul 29, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
5 children's files were missing required admission information.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2024
Medium HighJul 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last one they had was from May of 2022.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2024
Medium HighJun 26, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The opration did not have a current fire inspection. The last one they had was from May of 2022.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2024
Medium HighJun 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
A caregiver had taken an online only CPR certification class.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2024
HighJun 26, 2024InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
Two Infants were observed sitting in restricted devices for more than 15 minuets.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2024
MediumJun 21, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
The operation failed to give an incident to the parents.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2024
Medium HighJun 21, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
The operation did not notify licensing that a child in care received medical treatment from an incident that occurred while they were in care.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2024
MediumMay 15, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP §746.3301(g)
It was observed during today's walk-through of 4 and 5-year-old classroom that two children were drinking Gatorade with their lunch.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
Medium HighMay 15, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
This standard was evaluated for this investigation. Based on the information provided the caregiver admitted that she didn't change a child's diaper in a timely manner before going on break.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2024
Medium HighMay 15, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
This standard was evaluated for this investigation. The caregiver was observed on her cell phone by a parent while supervising children during outdoor play.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2024
Medium LowJan 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report the employee's loss at their operation in 2023.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2024
Medium HighSep 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Chipping paint was observed on inside walls and the outdoor playground equipment A cracked area of plastic was observed above the slide on the big playground. A wheel was missing on the toddler playground equipment which caused a protruding piece of metal to be in the way of the play area. Tree roots were exposed on the toddler playground, which could be a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023
HighAug 16, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A child was pinched on the arm by a caregiver as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023
Medium HighFeb 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The chain link fence for the large playground had three portions that were not connected to the bottom rail and were loose from the side posts. The integrity of the fence is compromised allowing exits points for the children.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity160 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 2, 2008
DirectorKelley Carr
Phone9728992190
State operation #893798

Common questions

Does Cadence Academy, Flower Mound take infants?

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

What are Cadence Academy, Flower Mound’s hours?

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

Does Cadence Academy, Flower Mound accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Cadence Academy, Flower Mound cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Cadence Academy, Flower Mound for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Flower Mound, 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, Flower Mound had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 30, 2026: “Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Cadence Academy, Flower Mound compare with other daycares in Flower Mound?

It is tied for #26 of 30 centers in Flower Mound by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 16% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Cadence Academy, Flower Mound last inspected?

Jun 30, 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 893798 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.