Cadence Academy Preschool
115 BARLOW MOUNTAIN RD, RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877-1902Childery 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.4 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Connecticut OEC Elevate rating of Member and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 388% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 2025) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Connecticut's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Connecticut caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Connecticut OEC Elevate Member (1 out of Max 3) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 160
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 16, 20255 Findings5 Important
- 018-Postings19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)
- 033-Professional Development19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)
- 035- Consultants19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)
- 065- Space Not Approved-not Used for Field Trips-written Parent Permission19a-79-7a(b)(6)
- 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, Good Repair19a-79-7a(e)(5)
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