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Cadence Academy Preschool - Urbandale

Urbandale, IA4.9· 53 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About Cadence Academy Preschool - Urbandale

Cadence Academy Preschool - Urbandale is a licensed child care center in Urbandale, 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KFaith-basedNAEYC accreditedBilingual program
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks - 5 years
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks - 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori
CurriculumAscend Curriculum
EnrichmentCadence KickStart™ Soccer; Kids Café Preschool Cooking Program
StaffMany teachers and directors hold degrees in education
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cadence Academy Preschool - Urbandale 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 - Urbandale

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#27551
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Sep 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)i

      “Preschool (for children five years and younger not enrolled in school): Physical exam report submitted within 30 days of admission, was obtained no more than 12 months prior to admission, is signed by a licensed MD, DO, Chiropractor, PA, or ARNP, and contains health history; present health status including allergies, medications, and acute/chronic conditions; and recommendations for continued care if necessary.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.12(4)b

      “Each infant and toddler shall be diapered in a sanitary manner as frequently as needed at a central diapering area. Diapering, sanitation, and hand-washing procedures shall be posted and implemented in every diapering area. There shall be at least one changing table for every 15 infants.”
  2. May 12, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  3. Nov 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  4. Nov 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
  5. May 13, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  6. Nov 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”
  7. Dec 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”
  8. Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo 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 - Urbandale

Is Cadence Academy Preschool - Urbandale licensed?

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

When was Cadence Academy Preschool - Urbandale last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 6 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 - Urbandale's hours?

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

How much does Cadence Academy Preschool - Urbandale cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 989-6846 to ask.

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

(515) 989-6846.

Where is Cadence Academy Preschool - Urbandale?

Urbandale, IA.

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