License activeChild-care center
Cadence Academy Preschool-Ridgefield
115 Barlow Mountain Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877 (203) 438-3737 License #DCCC.70281 · first licensed Jan 11, 2016
17
inspections on file
89
recorded violations
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severity not classified by the state
May 22, 2026
last inspection
Inspection history
Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 6 | Agency record |
| May 16, 2025 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 5 | Agency record |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | Corrective Action Plan | 0 | Agency record |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | Corrective Action Plan | 5 | Agency record |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 0 | Agency record |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 7 | Agency record |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 8 | Agency record |
| May 31, 2022 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 10 | Agency record |
| Jun 30, 2021 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 3 | Agency record |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 10 | Agency record |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Unannounced Inspection - Partial | Closed No Violations | 0 | Agency record |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 6 | Agency record |
| Jul 24, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 1 | Agency record |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 2 | Agency record |
| Jul 24, 2017 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 10 | Agency record |
| Oct 5, 2016 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | In Process | 0 | Agency record |
| Oct 5, 2016 | Unannounced Inspection - Full | Corrective Action Plan | 16 | Agency record |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · Connecticut Office of Early ChildhoodHow to read violations
Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
May 22, 2026Unannounced Inspection - Full · 6 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)] — Comprehensive background checks
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(b)(2)] — 021a-Past Employment History
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)] — Children's Enrollment information
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(7)] — Individual storage of clothing/bedding
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(5)] — Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls
Correction date not recorded
May 16, 2025Unannounced Inspection - Full · 5 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)] — Postings
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2)] — Professional development
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] — Consultants
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(b)(6)] — Space not approved-not used for field trips-written parent permission
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair
Correction date not recorded
Nov 5, 2024Unannounced Inspection - Partial · 5 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(c)(1-4)] — Notification of Change
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(c)(2)] — Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] — Outdoor space
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(2)] — Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(3)] — Group size- max 8 (6wks-24mths), max 10 (24-36mths)
Correction date not recorded
Apr 16, 2024Unannounced Inspection - Full · 7 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — New Staff/Employee Orientation
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) — 021b-Supervision
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19-79-6a(a)(6);19a-79-7a(d)(4)];19a-79-7a(e)(16) — All Openings for Ventilation Screened
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] — Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
Correction date not recorded
Apr 19, 2023Unannounced Inspection - Full · 8 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(2)] — Nutritious Snacks/Meals
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19-79-6a(a)(6) and/or 19a-79-7a] — All Openings for Ventilation Screened
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(10)] — Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)] — Ventilation in Toilet Room
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] — Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(d)(1)] — Adequate Sinks in Program Space
Correction date not recorded
May 31, 2022Unannounced Inspection - Full · 10 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] — Annual Staff Training
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] — Consultant Agreements/Contracts
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii)] — Authorized Released Permission
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] — Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6)] — Proper Refrigeration 45 degrees
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(3)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Labeling/Storage
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
Correction date not recorded
Jun 30, 2021Unannounced Inspection - Full · 3 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Correction date not recorded
Jun 1, 2021Unannounced Inspection - Full · 10 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] — Local Health Inspection
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] — Staff Health Records
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(2)] — Nutritious Snacks/Meals
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)] — Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-3a] — 001b-Administration
Correction date not recorded
Apr 30, 2019Unannounced Inspection - Full · 6 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed
Correction date not recorded
Not classified
[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] — Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use
Correction date not recorded
Jul 24, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 1 deficiency cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Corrected Sep 12, 2018
Jul 16, 2018Unannounced Inspection - Full · 2 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(3)] — Water Temperature 60 degrees-115 degrees
Corrected Sep 12, 2018
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Sep 12, 2018
Jul 24, 2017Unannounced Inspection - Full · 10 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] — Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents
Corrected Aug 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)] — Policies
Corrected Aug 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] — Menus
Corrected Aug 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected Aug 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G)] — Logs/Visits Documented
Corrected Aug 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] — Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet
Corrected Aug 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Aug 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Aug 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-7a] — Peeling Paint Observed
Corrected Aug 15, 2017
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] — Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Aug 15, 2017
Oct 5, 2016Unannounced Inspection - Full · 16 deficiencies cited
Not classified
[19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4)] — Menus
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] — Professional Development
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] — Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(2)] — Nutritious Snacks/Meals
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-6a(a)(9)] — Kitchen Separated
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] — License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(d)(10)] — Approved Safety Outlets/Covers
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] — Rugs Secured
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(e)(10)] — Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)] — Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] — Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] — Playground Free From Hazards
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] — Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-10(c)(4)] — Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
Not classified
[19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)] — Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards
Corrected Nov 2, 2016
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