Cadence Academy of Silver Spring
N56W16325 SILVER SPRING DR, MENOMONEE FLS, WI 53051-5619Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 5
- 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 2 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 131
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 22 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
The health history and emergency care plan on file for Child 4 is incomplete. The health history has a box checked stati
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 1 and Child 2 do not have immunization history on file and have been attending the center for more than 30 days.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
There is no record for Child 4 of having a physical exam within the past 6 months. The last exam was in September 2025.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
A physical examination form that was completed not more than 1 year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitte
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B does not have documentation of a completed physical examination and have been working at the center for more tha
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There is no documentation that tornado drills were conducted for the month of April 2026.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
There is no documentation that the medical log book in Infant B was reviewed within the last 6 months. The last review d
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
Medical log books were observed to have skipped lines.
Jul 15, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Child #1 did not have documentation of persons authorized to call for/receive child on the enrollment form.
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child #4 had a medical issue indicated on the health history form but no triggers, symptoms or how to treat were documen
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child #5 did not have an updated physical examination on file for review as required every 6 months for children under a
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C did not have an updated child abuse and neglect certificate on file for review (expired 6/2025).
- Food - Leftover Prepared Food251.06(9)(f)3.
Prepared bowls of food in the kitchen refrigerator were not labeled/dated.
Jun 4, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Report - Law Enforcement Contact - Harm251.04(3)(k)1.
Police contact was not reported to the department when the police were at the center on 5/23/25 due to a complaint.
- Parent Notification - Minor Injury251.04(4)(a)3.
Parents were not notified that their child sustained a minor injury on 5/13/25 when the child was picked up from care.
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Supervision was not provided to guide a child's behavior, to prevent harm and ensure safety when two children were stand
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
Several injuries received by a child while in care of the center were not documented in the medical logbook on the date
Jan 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
Staff in the Toddler A room did not adhere to the center's tracking procedure on 12/30/24. While they were transitioning
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding251.07(4)(d)
During the visit on 1/29/25, the children in the Preschool room were napping on cots that did not have a blanket or shee
Dec 11, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
There were two staff present in the Toddler B room, however, there were 3 teachers signed in the classroom.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
A medical authorization form for a child in the Preschool A room was not updated; the form indicated use of medication u
Jun 5, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
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