Cadence Academy Preschool - Grand
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About Cadence Academy Preschool - Grand
Cadence Academy Preschool - Grand is a licensed child care center in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Cadence Academy Preschool - Grand 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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Inspection reports for Cadence Academy Preschool - Grand
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- Licensed and operating
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- Licensed Center
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- #26701
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 6, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Other rules 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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Apr 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
109.9(2)d
“All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
109.9(1)c
“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.”
109.7(1)
“All staff (within first three months of employment): • Iowa’s training for the mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions. • Certification in 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, (Essentials) approved by the Department. If significant changes occur to content, the Department may require the training be renewed.”
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
109.6(6)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.”
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.”
109.10(1)a
Feb 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
109.4(3)b
“Postings are required for: • Mandatory reporter requirements. • Notice of availability of handbook. • Program activities. These shall be posted in area frequented by parents or public.”
109.9(1)b
“All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
109.9(1)a
“All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
Apr 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
109.4(4)
“Requirements and procedures for mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse shall be posted where they can be read by staff and parents.”
109.9(2)b
“All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
109.10(15)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
109.10(1)a
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.”
- Mar 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Cadence Academy Preschool - Grand licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cadence Academy Preschool - Grand last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on April 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cadence Academy Preschool - Grand had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 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 - Grand's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Cadence Academy Preschool - Grand?
West Des Moines, IA.