Cadence Academy Preschool - West Des Moines
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About Cadence Academy Preschool - West Des Moines
Cadence Academy Preschool - West Des Moines 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Cadence Academy Preschool - West Des Moines 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 - West Des Moines
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- Licensed and operating
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- #26555
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Sep 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
109.11(3)a
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.”
Nov 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
Nov 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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(8)
“Children’s hand washing: Center shall ensure staff assist children in personal hygiene. For each infant or child with a disability, a separate cloth for washing and one for rinsing may be used in place of running water. Children’s hands shall be washed: 1. Immediately before eating or participating in food service activity. 2. After using the restroom or being diapered. 3. After handling animals.”
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.”
Dec 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.9(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.”
- Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.11(3)d
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
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Is Cadence Academy Preschool - West Des Moines licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cadence Academy Preschool - West Des Moines last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cadence Academy Preschool - West Des Moines had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 5 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 - West Des Moines' hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Cadence Academy Preschool - West Des Moines?
West Des Moines, IA.