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Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton
- licensed capacity
- 199
- a week, county median
- $284
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About Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton
Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton is a licensed child care center in Huntersville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 199 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 655-7336 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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$284
Home daycare$189
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$171
Home daycare$180
School age
Center$90
Home daycare$100
State record
Inspection reports for Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 199 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60002688
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 15 visits · 38 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 14
- Records and paperwork 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Aug 13, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
Rule not named in the record
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
Aug 13, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
Rule not named in the record
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
Jul 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. C.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. C.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
Aug 19, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. K.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. K.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025
Mar 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
Aug 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
Show 5 earlier visits
Mar 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton
Is Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 10 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 36 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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, Kenton care for?
199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 655-7336 to confirm.
How much does Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 655-7336 to ask.
What is Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton's phone number?
(704) 655-7336.
Where is Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton?
16420 Sedgebrook Lane, Huntersville, NC 28078. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy of Cornelius, 0.1 miles away.