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Cadence Academy Preschool-Ridgefield

115 Barlow Mountain Rd, Ridgefield, CT 068774.9· 50 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2016
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About Cadence Academy Preschool-Ridgefield

Cadence Academy Preschool-Ridgefield is a licensed child care center in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since January 11, 2016, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based and Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedBilingual program

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks - 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 years
ProgramsInfant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori
CurriculumAscend Curriculum
EnrichmentCadence KickStart™ Soccer
StaffScience/Early Childhood Education degree; Designated Head Teacher with the State of Connecticut
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Cadence Academy Preschool-Ridgefield

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2016
License number
#DCCC.70281
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 22, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 25 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 92% of Connecticut 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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  1. May 22, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-7a(d)(7) 078- Individual storage of clothing/bedding

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g)(5) 108- Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(b)(2) 021a-Past Employment History

  2. May 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8) 018-Postings

    • Transportation

      19a-79-7a(b)(6) 065- Space not approved-not used for field trips-written parent permission

  3. Dec 19, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(d)(3)(A-C) 026- Personal qualities of staff

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

  4. Nov 8, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c)(1-4) 010-Notification of Change

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(3) 119- Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)

  6. Apr 23, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 16, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 002-New Staff/Employee Orientation

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19-79-6a(a)(6);19a-79-7a(d)(4)];19a-79-7a(e)(16) 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

  8. Apr 19, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a 052-All Openings for Ventilation Screened

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(d)(1) 113-Adequate Sinks in Program Space

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room

  9. May 31, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3) 003-Annual Staff Training

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 041-Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(3) 100-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

  10. Jun 30, 2021Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Jun 1, 2021Inspection10 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

  2. Jul 14, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2019Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

  4. Jul 24, 2018Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

  5. Jul 16, 2018Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(3) 067-Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees

  6. Jul 24, 2017Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a 090-Peeling Paint Observed

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

  7. Oct 5, 2016Inspection16 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

  8. Oct 5, 2016Inspection16 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(2) 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 070-Rugs Secured

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(10) 060-Approved Safety Outlets/Covers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(9) 042-Kitchen Separated

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(2) 040-Nutritious Snacks/Meals

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

Copied from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Mar 1990. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Cadence Academy Preschool-Ridgefield

Is Cadence Academy Preschool-Ridgefield licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 11, 2016.

When was Cadence Academy Preschool-Ridgefield last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 22, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Connecticut 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-Ridgefield care for?

160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Cadence Academy Preschool-Ridgefield's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cadence Academy Preschool-Ridgefield cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 438-3737 to ask.

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

(203) 438-3737.

Where is Cadence Academy Preschool-Ridgefield?

115 Barlow Mountain Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877. The nearest other daycare we list is Ridgefield KinderCare, 1.8 miles away.

Sources: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (license and visits).