Cadence Academy Preschool of Oak Creek
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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 Star and NAC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 5 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 152
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 30 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
Staff did not guide childs behavior while three children were observed at the bottom of the slide pushing and falling o
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An electrical outlet located in the outdoor play space is not secured to the wall.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
There are two bottles of sunscreen in childrens cubbies. The both state keep out of reach of children.
- Medical Log - Injury In Care251.07(6)(dm)3.b.
Several incidents where a child was injured while in care were not entered into the medical log book the day of the inci
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
One of the medical log books reviewed has not been reviewed in the last six months. It was last reviewed on 3/25/25.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
The medication authorization form for a child with an Epi-Pen is expired.
- Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home251.09(3)(a)2.
Several container of baby food brought from home are not labeled with a childs name.
Jan 28, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff H who has been employed for more than 30 days does not have documentation of a physical on file.
- Staff Record - Registry Certificate251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Staff D does not have a Registry Certificate on file for the position they hold.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff Es Infant and Child CPR/AED training on file is not by an approved trainer.
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There is a long thin metal wire lying on the ground accessible to children in the school age room.
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An outlet outside is not guarded.
- Medical Log - Pages & Entries251.07(6)(dm)2.
The pages in two medial log books are not numbered all the way through the book.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
There are old medications on premise with outdated authorization from 2022 and 2021. All medications on premises need t
- Permission & Emergency Information251.08(2)
Two children who are transported do not have the required permission and Emergency information on file at the center or
- Information In Vehicle - Emergency Information251.08(3)(b)
Two children who are transported daily do not have the name, address,and telephone number of the childs health care pr
- Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops251.08(3)(c)
The center does not have documentation in the center or on the vehicle of their scheduled routes and stops.
- Driver Record - Obtain & Review251.08(4)(c)1.
Staff G and Staff I did not have documentation of an annual driving record for review at the time of the visit.
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
One of four infant and toddler intake forms reviewed was not updated within 3 months.
- Infant & Toddler - Leftover Milk Or Formula251.09(3)(a)7.
A bottle of milk was not discarded after given.
Jul 10, 202410 Findings10 Important
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff D does not have a name, address, and telephone number of persons to be notified in an emergency on file.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A and Staff D who have been employed for more than 30 days do not have documentation of a physical.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff C's documentation of CPR on file is not by an approved provider.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff D does not have documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect training.
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff D does not have the required four hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition prior to b
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff C and Staff D who have been employed for more than a week do not have documentation of an orientation.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
In the 2s bathroom there is a cabinet that does not lock that has loose plastic bags and several containers of Clorox w
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
The center did not document the monthly fire and tornado drill for June 2024.
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
The center did not document testing of the fire alarm/smoke detectors for June 2024.
- Sharing Information About Food & Other Allergies251.07(5)(a)10.
A child who has a peanut allergy is not listed on the classrooms allergy list.