Cadence Academy Preschool
MURFREESBORO, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address2391 NEW SALEM HIGHWAY, MURFREESBORO, TN, 37128
CountyRutherford
Phone(615) 624-7633
Operating details
HoursMon 07:00 AM-05:30 PM; Tue 07:00 AM-05:30 PM; Wed 07:00 AM-05:30 PM; Thu 07:00 AM-05:30 PM; Fri 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Capacity172
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High16
- Medium-High0
- Medium7
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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2391 NEW SALEM HIGHWAY, MURFREESBORO, TN, 37128, MURFREESBORO, TN 37128
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/28/2026
- High9
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 12404/28/2026
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
During and unannounced visit on 4/28/26 it was observed that a staff member was in the classroom prior to completing licensing rules and regs trainings as required by rule. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): the staff member completed her training and the managment team made a check list of required trainings to utilize going forward.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12404/28/2026
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
During an unannounced visit on 4/28/26 three staff files were observed without proper documentation of a physical within 10 days of starting at the agency. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): the physicals were obtained by the agency and will be required upon start going forward
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 12401/16/2026
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
4 children's files did not have proof of physical in file prior to starting — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): getting the information from the parents and ensuring all files going forward have a proof of physical before allowing the child to start
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 124010/14/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During meal time in a toddler classroom the educator was standing looking at the bulletin board with her back to the children while they were eating. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Employee was retrained on meal time and put on an individual plan by agency
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 124010/14/2025
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
Annual Training was not completed by all staff during the QIRS year. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): The staff will be on a schedule to ensure trainings are complete in time.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12406/20/2025
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
Educator had not completed pre service training prior to being alone in a classroom — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: N/A
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12401/24/2025
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
A staff member was observed holding a child down on a cot with thier arm and body when LC walked into the room and did not get off the child untill LC told the educator to get off the child. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance,Other,Safety Plan Monitoring — Action taken: Staff was terminated
Corrected at inspection
2024
- High riskStandard 124011/25/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
An educator was observed laying a child down on their belly in a crib rather than on their back. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance,Safety Plan Monitoring — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Child was placed on back when LC pointed out issue Staff will be retrained on safe sleep
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124011/25/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Video footage was observed from 11/22/24 showing a child left a classroom unsupervised and was alone for 3 minutes — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance,Safety Plan Monitoring — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): the child was returned to the classroom by managment and the educators will be retrained on supervision and name to face
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124011/4/2024
1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
A child was observed in the infant room laying on the ground holding their bottle while eating. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): agency will be retrained on meal time supervision
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124011/4/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Children were not being properly supervised on the playground as the educators were focused on the large group and not properly supervising those not in the large group. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): staff was retrained
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124011/4/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Two children were eating unsupervised on the carpet while the teacher read a book. There were also no meal time supervision plans in any of the classrooms. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Agency spoke with educator and will be retrained on mealtime supervision
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124011/4/2024
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The 2 year old class was operating at 2:16 when the max for this age grouping is 1:7 or 2:14. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): children were moved to correct the ratio
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124010/30/2024
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
After looking at ratios from 10/22/24 it was determined that a toddler class out of ratio this date. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Ratio checks will be done throughout the day by managment
Corrected at inspection
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$908/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Tennessee run about $858/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Tennessee by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: MURFREESBORO, Rutherford County
- Capacity: 172
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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