Cadence Academy Preschool, Raintree
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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 5 (Max 5) 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, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 21, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Refrigerator(s) Did Not Maintain a Temperature of 45 Degrees F. or Below.
In space #3, there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2026
- Running Water, Soap and Individual Sanitary Towels, or Other Approved Hand-drying Devices Were Not Supplied at Each Lavatory.
In space #1, there was no soap at the diaper changing sink. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2026
- All Beds, Cots, or Mats with Individual Linen Were Not Provided for Each Child.
A crib for one infant was not labeled with the child's name. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
In space #5, the handle to the cabinet underneath the diaper changing table was broken. In space #4, the cushion to two chairs had exposed foam. In space #7, a lounger pillow was ripped with exposed foam and tile on the floor ne
- The EMC Plan Did Not Name the Person Responsible, and at Least One Alternate, for Choosing and Carrying Out the Plan of Action to Obtain Appropriate Medical…
care. The EMC plan posted throughout the building was not current. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provide