Cadence Academy Preschool-Millsboro
213 W STATE ST, MILLSBORO, DE 19966Childery 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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 1 complaint in the last 3 years and 4 injury reports on file. The structural rating also includes Delaware's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Delaware caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 138
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:6 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 15, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Eight staff need an updated Administration of Medication certification.
- Outdoor Area53U
Ensure two exit gates are in good repair and self-close and self-latch. Repair exit gates.
- Diapering and Soiled Clothing61U
Ensure diapering procedures are followed for pull-up changes, including utilizing a disposable cover, a foot-activate diaper pail, and posting a proce
- Activity Areas75U
Ensure classrooms for ages two years and older have the five required activity areas. This was corrected at the visit when accessible art supplies wer
Jul 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs an adult Health Appraisal.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.7% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 4
- 3% of licensed capacity
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