Cadence Academy Preschool of Burlington
304 SPIELMAN HWY, BURLINGTON, CT 06013-1605Childery 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.5 / 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 a Connecticut OEC Elevate rating of Member Accredited and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 154% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Connecticut's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Connecticut caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Connecticut OEC Elevate Member Accredited (3 out of Max 3) 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, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 135
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 001-Local Health Inspection19a-79-2a(c)(8)
- 082- Toileting19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H)
Dec 18, 20243 Findings3 Important
- 121- Adequate Sinks-handwashing-diapering/other Use-food Prep19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)
- 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, Good Repair19a-79-7a(e)(5)
- 161- Authorized Prescriber/parent Permission19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)
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