Cadence Academy, Cypress

746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

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

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

Based on the evidence found in the DFPS investigation there?s sufficient evidence to support a caregiver grabbed a child?s arm.

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

The caregivers admitted to leaving the child unattended on the playground.

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

The operation did not have an incident report available for a child who was left unattended and was put at risk.

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

The director stated after reviewing the video footage the child walked up the stairs unsupervised.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

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.