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Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake
- licensed capacity
- 188
- a week, county median
- $284
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About Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake
Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 188 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 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
- 188 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 596-0000 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 | 188 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake 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).
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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, Northlake
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 188 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60003078
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 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.
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- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 22, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
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 Feb 5, 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 Feb 5, 2026
Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 22, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
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 Feb 5, 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 Feb 5, 2026
Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Aug 6, 2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
- Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
- Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
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- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake
Is Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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, Northlake care for?
188, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 596-0000 to confirm.
How much does Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 596-0000 to ask.
What is Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake's phone number?
(704) 596-0000.
Where is Cadence Academy Preschool, Northlake?
9206 Reames Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. The nearest other daycare we list is Assurance Preschool, 1 miles away.