Cadence Academy Preschool, Eureka
76 THE LEGENDS PKWY, EUREKA, MO 63025-3801Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an MO QAR rating of Level 2 (out of 4) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects Missouri's licensing baseline. Missouri caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- MO QAR Level 2 (Max 4) 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 202
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 7, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located in the bathroom between crocs and turtles was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a rusted section of 13 in by 2in on the metal door frame.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The concrete floors located in the giraffe room was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by the tiles were broken and concrete was exposed. There was some chunks of broken concrete in some of the cracks.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located in the giraffe room by the back door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipped paint that measured 9in by 4in.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The floors located giraffe room by the back door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were two broken tiles. There was some loose tile pieces from the broken tiles.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The floors located in the turtle room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were three broken tiles. There was some loose tile pieces from the broken tiles.
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