Cadence Academy Preschool Harbison
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.2 / 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.2 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a ABC Quality rating of C. Structural quality reflects South Carolina's licensing baseline. South Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:17. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- ABC Quality C (1 out of 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 339
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:17 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (9) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 16, 202312 Findings12 Important
- Caregiver Missing Health Assessment114-503 F(1-4)
A caregiver is missing the health assessment. The caregiver must have health assessments completed. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Director Missing Required Training114-503 H(1-7)
Director missing required training. Training needs to be completed.
- Eleven Caregivers Missing Training114-503 H(1-7)
Eleven caregivers are missing required training. Training needs to be completed.
- Vents Need Cleaning114-507 A(2)(a-d)
Vents throughout the facility need to be dusted/cleaned. Clean all vents in the facility.
- Chipping/peeling Paint114-507 A(5)(d)
Chipping/peeling paint throughout the facility. Fix paint throughout the facility.
- Cabinet/sink Chipping in Classrooms114-507 A(5)(d)
Bottom of cabinets/sinks chipping/peeling in Older 3s classroom and the Pre-K 3 classroom. Repair cabinets/sinks.
- Separating Wall in Young 2s114-507 A(5)(d)
The wall by the sink in the Young 2s classroom is separating. Repair the wall.
- Trench Tripping Hazard114-507 B(2)
The long trench on the Preschool playground is a tripping hazard. Trench needs to be filled in or covered to eliminate tripping hazard.
- Significant Gap in Playground Fence114-507 B(4)
A significant gap is at the bottom of the fence of the Preschool playground due to the trench. Repair the gap in the fencing. [SAFETY: fence gap allowing potential egress from playground]
- Pre-K PG Shaded Tent Damaged114-507 B(7)
Shaded screen tent on Pre-K PG is leaning and one of the wooden block supports is rotted/chipping. Repair the shaded screen tent.
- Shaded Screen Tent Poles Rusting114-507 B(7)
Shaded screen tents on the Pre-K and Preschool PGs poles are rusting. Repair the shaded screen tents.
- Jungle Gyms Cracked Brackets114-507 B(7)
Jungle gyms on the Pre-K playground and the Preschool playground have cracked support brackets. Repair cracked brackets and peeling paint and coating.