Cadence Academy Preschool
Daycare center in Millsboro, DE. 213 W State St, Millsboro, DE 19966
About the program
Cadence Academy Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Millsboro, Delaware. It is licensed for 138 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Cadence Academy Preschool in Millsboro provides care and education for children from six weeks through fifth grade.
The program follows a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Cadence Academy Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure ratios and maximum group size are maintained at all times. LS Brey observed a combination of nine infants and one-year-old's in a classroom with two staff. This was immediately addressed with the staff and Administrator and corrected.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a blood lead level test result.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure gate in the infant and one-year-old classroom is safely maintained. LS Brey observed the latch mechanism having loose screws that can be easily accessed and removed by children. Repair latch.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure fall zone requirements are met. Replenish mulch to nine inches in fall zone areas.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure weekly lesson plans included activities in all required domains and special activities. Add social-emotional activities to the lesson plans for Little Ants, Grasshoppers, Inchworms, Busy Bees, and Wiggle Worms. Add music activities to the lesson plan for Busy Bees.
Show all 12 violations on file
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Eight staff need an updated Administration of Medication certification.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure two exit gates are in good repair and self-close and self-latch. Repair exit gates.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure diapering procedures are followed for pull-up changes, including utilizing a disposable cover, a foot-activate diaper pail, and posting a procedure. This was corrected at the visit when these items were added to the Busy Bees and Silly Spiders toilet rooms.
Activity Areas (regulation 75U)
Ensure classrooms for ages two years and older have the five required activity areas. This was corrected at the visit when accessible art supplies were added to the Wiggle Worms classroom.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs an adult Health Appraisal.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure gates in the outdoor play are self-closing and self-latching.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead test results.
What parents say
We have had such an amazing experience with Cadence Academy! Both of my daughters have attended, and it truly feels like a second family to us. My oldest went there from 2- Pre-K 4, and my youngest has been there since she was 1.5 years old and is now 5. Every single staff member genuinely loves and cares for the kids, and it shows in everything they do. The teachers go above and beyond, helping the children grow not…
Kristen Cordrey · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoWe’ve had a wonderful experience with Candence Academy Preschool. The teachers are nice, caring, and truly attentive to each child’s needs. They create a safe and nurturing environment where kids feel comfortable, confident, and excited to learn. Our kids love their teachers. The curriculum is well-balanced, combining play-based learning with early academic skills. Our child has grown so much, both socially and…
Hien Vu · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoMy grandson attended this center for a couple years before going into kindergarten and my granddaughters still attend this center. The staff is amazing! The activities they do with the children are creative and awesome not to mention the age appropriate curriculum they do with each classroom as well. The director's Brittany and Stacey are always so understanding and go above and beyond for their staff, parents and…
Britney Mangini · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoFinding a place you trust with your baby is one of the hardest decisions a parent can make, and I truly can’t say enough good things about Cadence Academy Preschool of Millsboro. My 7-month-old attends here, and from the very beginning, the staff has made us feel completely comfortable and supported. The teachers are incredibly kind, patient, and attentive. They treat my baby with so much love and care, and it’s…
Amanda Odham · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoGetting there
213 W State St, Millsboro, DE 19966
Questions about Cadence Academy Preschool
Is Cadence Academy Preschool licensed?
Yes. Cadence Academy Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1521206), with a licensed capacity of 138 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Cadence Academy Preschool had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 11 violations for Cadence Academy Preschool in the last three years, across 4 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 8. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Cadence Academy Preschool take?
Cadence Academy Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Cadence Academy Preschool cost?
Cadence Academy Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.