Cadence Academy Preschool
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 Illinois's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Illinois caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 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
- 157
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 12 Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
20 Inspection Visits Since 2017 · 88 Findings
Most recent: Apr 16, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
14 Critical70 Important4 Administrative
Across 20 inspections since 2017, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (18), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (17), and Children's Records & Files (12). Of 88 total findings, 14 were critical.
See All 20 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20266 Findings4 Important2 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
- Organization and Administration407.70(i)
Dec 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(k)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(h)
Oct 1, 20244 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Staffing Structure407.90(e)(4)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Jun 21, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(g)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
May 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
Feb 15, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(1)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(2)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(3)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(4)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(i)(5)
Jul 13, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(f)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Apr 21, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
Oct 21, 20224 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(2)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants407.150(c)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Jul 26, 20222 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
Apr 7, 202216 Findings1 Critical15 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(5)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(f)(8)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(1)
- Transportation407.280(b)
- Transportation407.280(n)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(1)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(e)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(f)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(j)
Nov 16, 20202 Findings2 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Sep 1, 20201 Finding1 Administrative
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Jul 13, 20205 Findings5 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(g)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(k)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(5)
Apr 4, 20199 Findings9 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(j)(4)(c)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(f)
Nov 16, 20182 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Oct 19, 20182 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Transportation407.280(d)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License407.60(g)
Apr 13, 201810 Findings3 Critical7 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(c)(5)
- Staffing Structure407.90(a)(2)
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)(1)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(e)(1)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(e)(2)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(e)(3)
Oct 3, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
May 4, 20178 Findings2 Critical6 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures407.340(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(d)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)(6)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(2)