Cadence Academy Preschool, Imperial
2862 SECKMAN RD, IMPERIAL, MO 63052-1941Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 148
- 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
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 14, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The floors located in the Fireflies Room, specifically in the bathroom located on the right was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a chunk of tile was missing in front of the toilet.
- Fire Safety5 CSR 25-500.087
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Angela Bennett - 1 Clock Hour, Julie Griffin - 2.5 Clock Hours, Elizabeth Howard - 1 Clock Hour, Denise Mordis - 8 Clock Hours, Jennifer Port
- Medical Examination Reports5 CSR 25-500.122
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Joslyn Looney.
- Medical Examination Reports5 CSR 25-500.122
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the medical provider failed to mark whether or not the patient was in is in good physical & emotional health & free of contagious disease for the following staff: Isabelle Carver & Kiley Erwin.
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