# Cardinal Childcare Center Cardinal Childcare Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Melissa, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, with 160 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 3233 W Fannin Rd, Melissa, TX 75454 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten - Capacity: 160 - License/permit: 1692445 - Operator: not published - Phone: (214) 386-2415 - Hours: 06:30 AM-05:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1332779 ## Inspection record 11 findings across 34 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-06-28 to 2026-10-30); 8 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2025-08-29 — Records, permits & program, High risk, Correction verified 2025-10-03: Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm. (§746.2805(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-1)) - 2024-02-21 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2024-06-13: Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver threw away food before children were done eating, forced a child to use the bathroom, and yanked a mat from underneath a child during nap time. Specific incidents include discarding a child's food for talking too much, forcing bathroom use against their will, and disrupting naps by pulling away mats, causing children to fall. These actions were confirmed by multiple interviews with caregivers who observed these inappropriate disciplinary measures. (§746.2805(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-2)) - 2024-02-21 — Records, permits & program, High risk, Correction verified 2024-06-13: Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. Multiple testimonies indicated the caregiver used verbally harsh and abusive language. Witnesses reported the caregiver used derogatory and demeaning language, creating an emotionally harmful environment. (§746.2805(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-6)) - 2024-02-21 — Records, permits & program, High risk, Correction verified 2024-06-13: Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's actions were aggressive and included grabbing and verbal threats. Witnesses reported the caregiver yanked a child's jacket, pulled a child by the wrist, and used threats to control behavior. Multiple interviews with caregivers confirmed these actions, indicating a pattern of aggressive behavior. (§746.2805(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-1)) - 2023-09-07 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-09-14: Children's Records - Health Statement: A child that has been enrolled since 2020 does not have a health statement completed by a health care professional. (§746.603(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a-3)) - 2023-03-01 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2023-04-06: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver pulled a child by their wrist across a table. (§746.2805(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-3)) - 2023-03-01 — Other, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-04-06: Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior: As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver did not use appropriate redirection with a child when the child moved into an area behind the table where they were not supposed to be. (§746.2803(4)(C); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2803-4-c)) - 2022-09-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification: While reviewing employee records, I observed that one employee was missing a copy of their photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection. (§746.901(8); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-8)) - 2022-09-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-09-22: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR: While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of CPR training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card. (§746.1315(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-b)) - 2022-09-15 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2022-09-22: Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit: I observed while reviewing personnel records that three operation employees were missing the signed employee affidavit form their employee files. (§746.901(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-4)) - 2022-09-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-09-22: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.: While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of first aid training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card. (§746.1315(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-a)) ## Nearby programs - [The Goddard School of Melissa Tx](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1517184) — 0.56 km, capacity 230 - [Arrow Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1378141) — 0.76 km, capacity 153 - [N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1460482) — 1.11 km, capacity 206 - [Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1459252) — 4.54 km, capacity 248 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1332779 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1332779 - us_census_geocoder record 3233 W FANNIN RD|MELISSA|TX|75454 (corroborated, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1692445 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1692445 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1332779 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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