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Cadence Academy Preschool, Wilmington

7131 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 284114.9· 41 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$223
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About Cadence Academy Preschool, Wilmington

Cadence Academy Preschool, Wilmington is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cadence Academy Preschool, Wilmington has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Hanover County has a median price of $223 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.
New Hanover County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$223
Home daycare$184

Toddler

Center$173
Home daycare$157

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$157

School age

Center$135
Home daycare$194

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, Wilmington

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#65000748
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

  2. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The child care center was not free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 1130A-131.7(7).

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023

  9. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Cadence Academy Preschool, Wilmington

Is Cadence Academy Preschool, Wilmington licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Cadence Academy Preschool, Wilmington last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cadence Academy Preschool, Wilmington had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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, Wilmington 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, Wilmington accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Cadence Academy Preschool, Wilmington's hours?

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

How much does Cadence Academy Preschool, Wilmington cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 686-5777 to ask.

What is Cadence Academy Preschool, Wilmington's phone number?

(910) 686-5777.

Where is Cadence Academy Preschool, Wilmington?

7131 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28411. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Kids Drop In Daycare, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).