Cadence Academy, Cypress
14530 CYPRESS MILL PLACE BLVD, Cypress, TX 77429 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 200
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amy Ayling
- Phone
- (281) 826-9399
- Regulated since
- Oct 17, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1278670 · number 1653763
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was a caregiver supervising children without an active background check. The caregiver was removed from the classroom and sent home.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-12.
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Illness & medication
The operation had an expired Epi Pen on file for a child with a food allergy that expired on 12/31/2025.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the evidence found in the DFPS investigation there?s sufficient evidence to support a caregiver instructing children to hit children back when they hit them
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence found in the DFPS investigation there?s sufficient evidence to support a caregiver grabbed a child?s arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
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Other
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Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregivers admitted to leaving the child unattended on the playground.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation did not have an incident report available for a child who was left unattended and was put at risk.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
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Illness & medication
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Apr 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director stated after reviewing the video footage the child walked up the stairs unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver acknowledged responsibility for improperly lifting the child. She affirmed her awareness that the correct method to lift a child is from under the arms.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Other Serious
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Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The director stated the video was observed and the caregiver was observed hitting the child on the bottom.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-15. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, information was obtained the child was left unsupervised in the hallway.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-23. Correction verified 2024-05-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director placed the child back in the classroom with the caregiver who displayed inappropriate discipline.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the DFPS Investigation, a child in care was physically abused.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Other
A caregiver held a child?s wrist as a form of redirection, so the child wouldn?t hit staff and other children.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Other Serious
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Jan 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The caregiver did admit to using her cellphone while supervising children
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-19. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
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Other Serious
A parent stated they heard a caregiver using profanity toward the children.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-19. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
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Other
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregiver did not know the name of the children in her classroom. Caregiver did not have a list of the children in her classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-27. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There were two classrooms that had cleaning spray on the counter which is accessible to the children. Director did removed the cleaning sprays and placed them in a cabinet.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-27. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Illness & medication
The operation had 2 expired epi pens of children in care. The director placed the epi pens away and contacted the parents to come and pick them up.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-27.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 3 children who receives an epi pen does not have a food allergy emergency plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Other
All playground areas has not been maintained with loose filled.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Other
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational staff did not use good judgment and interfere when a child was put on a potential risk to injury while he was in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-10. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not provide a copy of the incident report on the day it occur to the parents within a 48 hour period. The parent did not sign and acknowledge the incident report either.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-10. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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