Cadence Academy Montessori
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Arizona's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Arizona caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 189
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4). None of the 8 findings were critical.
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Apr 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 2Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the Compliance inspection conducted on April 2, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 6 of the 6 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The following ite
Dec 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint Case #00153715 Investigation Conducted on December…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint Case #00153715 investigation conducted on December 19, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A plan of corrections will not be accepted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6 1's/2's : 2:10; 2:8; 1:6 2's: 2:12 3's/ 4's: 2:21 Five staff members were interviewed during the investigation. Based on observation and staff intervie
Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint Case #00152005 Investigation Conducted on December 8,…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint Case #00152005 investigation conducted on December 8, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4; 1:4 1's: 2:6; 1:3, 2:10 2's: 2:9; 2:10 3's-5’s: 1:11; 2:19 Four staff members were interviewed during the investigation. Based on the staff interview, it was determined that one of the two allegations was substantia
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint Case #00134775 Investigation Conducted on 7/2/2025,…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint Case #00134775 investigation conducted on 7/2/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6 ;1:4 1's: 1:5; 1:6, 2:10, 1:6 2's: 2:11, 1:6 3's: 2:17 4's/5's: 1:9 The Complainant was contacted on 7/1/2025. Four staff members were interviewed during the investigation. Based on the staff interview, it was determined t
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint Case #00128187 Investigation Conducted on 5/6/2025,…Complaint
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint case #00128187 investigation conducted on 5/6/2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infants: 2:8 ;1:5 1's: 1:4; 1:6 1's-2's: 1:5; 1:6 2's: 2:11 2's-3's: 2:10 3's-5's: 1:10; 1:11; 1:8 The Complainant was contacted on 5/6/2025. Three staff members were interviewed during the investigation. Based on the staff interview,
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 3, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on April 3, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please send via email the following documents: *Violation-free fire inspection report Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. The
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Complaint #00089313 Investigation Conducted on 9/11/2024 and Is…Complaint
No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint #00089313 investigation conducted on 9/11/2024 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infant 1: 2:7 Infant 2: 2:5 Infant 3: 2:9 Toddler 1: 2:9 Toddler 2: 2:9 Toddler 3: 2:13 Toddler 4: 1:6 Primary 1: 2:13 Primary 3: 2:21 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following doc
Apr 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation #81446Complaint Compliance (Annual)
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation #81446. An annual compliance inspection was also conducted. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation and inspection completed on 04/11/2024, subject to change pending programmatic review. The Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The ratios observed were: Infant 1: 1:5 Infant 2: 1:4 Mobile Infant 1: 2:9 Mobile Infant 2: 1:5 Toddler 1: 2:11 T