Cadence Academy Preschool, O'fallon
9983 WINGHAVEN BLVD, O FALLON, MO 63368Childery 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.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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an MO QAR rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 6% violation rate across 17 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026). The structural rating also includes Missouri's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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 1 (Max 4) 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 195
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Child Transportation Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 13, 20265 Findings5 Important
- 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: Dians Dalen 5 hours, Delana Feager 5 hours, Holly Feilds 5 hours, Promise Hall 5 hours, Beth Hamilton 5 hours, Durga Malipeddi 5 hours, Sierr
- 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: Dians Dalen 5 hours, Delana Feager 5 hours, Holly Feilds 5 hours, Promise Hall 5 hours, Beth Hamilton 5 hours, Durga Malipeddi 5 hours, Sierr
- Medical Examination Reports5 CSR 25-500.122
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Destiny Moran, Berin Debin, and Brittany Bartels as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- Transportation and Field Trips5 CSR 25-500.212
A vehicle used to transport children was not licensed in accordance with Missouri law.
- General Requirements5 CSR 25-600.020
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kayleigh O'Keefe, Jenna Means, Oliva Bene, and Kumutha Bharumarajan.
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