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Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive

Clive, IA5.0· 93 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive

Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive is a licensed child care center in Clive, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based and Montessori approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KFaith-basedBilingual program
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks - 6 years
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks - 6 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori
CurriculumAscend Curriculum
EnrichmentCadence KickStart™ Soccer (ages 3-5); Kids Cafe preschool cooking program
StaffTeacher Ms. Monica earned a degree in Education
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Polk County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Polk County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$177
Home daycare$119

Toddler

Center$153
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$153
Home daycare$117

School age

Center$122
Home daycare$113

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#25879
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Background checks 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

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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See all 5 visits
  1. Apr 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      109.6(4)c

      “Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)b

      “All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.10(13)c

      “Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(4)b

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
  2. May 12, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  3. Apr 17, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(6)d

      “Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)e

      “All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.”
  4. Apr 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(3)

      “During their first three months of employment, all staff shall receive the following training: • Two hours of Iowa’s training for mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions and infectious disease control. • Certification in American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or MEDIC First Aid infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Minimum health and safety trainings, approved by the department.”
  5. May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive

Is Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive licensed?

Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 989-6710 to ask.

What is Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive's phone number?

(515) 989-6710.

Where is Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive?

Clive, IA.

Sources: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).