Katherine Manning
Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner
- licensed capacity
- 191
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner
Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner is a licensed child care center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 191 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori, Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 191 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 376-8554 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks – 12 Years Old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Curriculum | Ascend Curriculum |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Parent Referral Reward Program: up to $250 tuition credit per new enrollment |
| Transportation | Transportation (private transportation to and from many of the surrounding schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 191 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$280
Home daycare$182
Toddler
Center$199
Home daycare$154
Preschool
Center$210
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$106
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 191 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1454237
Summary
8 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 1, 2026
12 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 3
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jul 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure all children with medication/diaper cream/lotion, etc. have an MAR. Send completed MARs for children in Room 5, 8, and 10.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Room 6 has 2 holes and a piece of the wall on the corner of the window missing. Get repaired and send pictures.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/First aid needed for Staff #6. Annual review of safe sleep for Staff #2, 8. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #5. Annual review of abuse and neglect for Staff #8. Health appraisal w/TB test for Staff #2, 5. Release of employment for Staff #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
Jul 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On July 3, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on July 11, 2025. Based on documentation received, this complaint is substantiated for incorrect staff-to-child ratio. Even though staff members reported they were never out of ratio and all classrooms were following the proper staff-to-child ratio at the time of the visit, the attendance documentation provided showed multiple instances of classrooms not following proper staff-to-child ratios. Additional concerns noted were both staff and children were not correctly signed in/out of classrooms on multiple occasions.”
Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“Between January 16, 2025, and January 17, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received two complaints regarding allegations of feeding a child food that had not been stored properly. This incident was self-reported to OCCL by the center on January 16, 2025, and an investigation was conducted on January 23, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for feeding a child food that had not been stored properly. Though the policy of the center is to have parents place food in the refrigerator that needs to be kept cold, staff admitted to feeding a child food from the previous day that had not been thrown away or stored properly in a refrigerator overnight.”
Jan 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On December 30, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not maintaining adequate heat in the center. An investigation was begun on January 2, 2025, and was completed on January 10, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for not maintaining adequate heat in the center based on staff interviews and two variance requests due to the heating units not working properly to keep the classrooms within the correct temperatures.”
Nov 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
33U Annual Training
“Training hours need to be completed. Staff #3- 5 hours, Staff #4- 18 hours, Staff #5- 6 hours, Staff #6- 10 hours, Staff #7- 14 hours, Staff #8- 6 hours, Staff #9- 10 hours, Staff #10- 18 hours, Staff #11- 1 hours, Staff #12- 10 hours, Staff #13- 10 hours, Staff #14- 18 hours, Staff #15- 10 hours, Staff #16- 18 hours, Staff #17- 11 hours, Staff #18- 18 hours, Staff #20- 18 hours, Staff #22- 18 hours, Staff #23- 10 hours, Staff #27- 6 hours, Staff #28- 18 hours, Staff #31- 18 hours, Staff #32- 9 hours, Staff #35- 5 hours, Staff #39- 2 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
Oct 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure a written feeding schedule is updated monthly for infants. Child #1 and 22 need feeding statements.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure Medication Administration Record is completed for Child #21, 23, and 24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure refrigerator temperature is 41 degrees or colder. Kitchen is reading 48 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
42U Documenting Children's Progress
“Ensure children's progress is documented. Child #1, 2, 7, 8, 9, and 13 all need developmental plans.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Pediatric first aid/CPR needed for Staff #24. Professional development plans needed for Staff #1-33, 35, 36, and 39. Annual review of abuse and neglect and infant safe sleep needed for Staff #7, 10, 11, 14, 18, 20, 27, 28, 31, and 32. Orientation needed for Staff #3 and 22. 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training needed for Staff #3, 4, 26, and 37. Application or resume needed for Staff #26 and 37. Job description needed for Staff #3, 4, 16, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 33, 37, and 38. One reference needed for Staff #2. 2 references needed for Staff #3, 4, 16, 19, 21, 22, 26, 30, 33, 34, and 39. 4 references needed for Staff #37. Adult abuse registry check needed for Staff #3, 16, 21, 22, 26, and 37. Health appraisal needed for Staff #4, 19, 22, 26, 33, 36 and 39. TB test needed for Staff #4, 19, 33 and 36.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
Oct 4, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure all broken toys and hazards are removed from all playgrounds. Bag of balls need to be removed on small playground. Broken toys on top of the box on two-year-old playground needs to be removed. Broken table needs to be repaired or removed from playground. Check all toys and remove any broken toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure refrigerators have a thermometer or working thermometer. Infant room (Room 1), Room 3, Room 7, Room 11, Room 8, and Kitchen need thermometers replaced or need thermometers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all walls are cleanable. Patch hole in wall in Room 2 behind the door. Patch and paint walls in School Age room. Patch and paint the wall behind the trashcan in the infant room. Ensure trash cans are operational and not broken. Replace or repair trash can in Room 11 bathroom *Corrected at Visit*. Remove broken trash can in Room 5 bathroom *Corrected at Visit*. Ensure air fresheners are removed for all classrooms. Check all classrooms and remove *Corrected at Visit*.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. CPR and First Aid is needed for Staff #3. Professional Development Plan is needed for Staff #2, 3, 12, and 14. Review of child abuse and neglect and safe sleep is needed for Staff #9 and 13. 7 hour OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for Staff #1, 2, 4, and 7. Job description is needed for Staff #1 and 14. 4 references are needed for Staff #9. 1 additional reference is needed for Staff #15. Adult abuse registry check is needed for Staff #1 and 9.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
26U Staffing
“Ensure a staff member is trained in day-to-day operations. Send signed form to OCCL. Corrected at visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
Oct 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
40U Child Files
“All child files must be complete. -Lead blood screening results are needed for Child #8, #13.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner
Is Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner care for?
191, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 376-8554 to confirm.
How much does Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 376-8554 to ask.
What is Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner's phone number?
(302) 376-8554.
Where is Cadence Academy Preschool-Boyd's Corner?
2356 Dupont Pkwy, Middletown, DE 19709. The nearest other daycare we list is Grow and Learn Childcare Center, 0.7 miles away.