CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL OF NEW BERLIN
NEW BERLIN, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address5245 S Emmer Dr, New Berlin, WI, 53151-7363
Phone262-784-3400
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-05:45 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity141
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High7
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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5245 S Emmer Dr, New Berlin, WI, 53151-7363, NEW BERLIN, WI 53151-7363
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/25/2025
- High1
- Medium-High7
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk11/25/2025
Time Out - Age (251.07(2)(c)1.)
A one year old child was given a time out on 11/20/2025. Rule 251.07(2)(c)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk11/25/2025
Time Out - Time (251.07(2)(c)3.)
A one year old child was given a time out that exceeded 3 minutes. The child was said to be in a time out for approximately 5 minutes. Rule 251.07(2)(c)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk11/25/2025
Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment (251.07(2)(e)1.)
A child care worker swatted a one year old child on the buttocks with an open hand two times. Rule 251.07(2)(e)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
Report - Incident Or Accident (251.04(3)(a))
A child sought medication attention on 5/29/25 after having an allergic reaction. This was not reported to the department. Rule 251.04(3)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/24/2025
Child Record - Health History (251.04(6)(a)6.)
Child #4 does not have a health history form on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
There is no physical on file for Staff A and Staff B. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/24/2025
Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))
Staff C does not have documentation of training in Child Abuse and Neglect. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/24/2025
Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document (251.05(4)(a))
Staff D does not have documentation of an orientation and has been employed for more than a week. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/24/2025
Group Size - Maximum (251.055(2)(a))
In the infant room group size exceed 8 infants on 6/27/25 for approximately 5 minutes before transitioning to another classroom. Rule 251.055(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)
There is a current medication authorization for Zyrtec to give to a child however the medication is expired. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
Vehicle Inspection Report (251.08(5)(b))
The two buses used for transportation do not have documentation of a current vehicle inspection within the last year. The last vehicle inspections were dated 3/8/24 and 5/10/24. Rule 251.08(5)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/24/2025
Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))
Two infant and toddler intake forms have not been updated in the last three months. They were last updated on 3/7/25. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk11/19/2024
Menus - Changes (251.07(5)(a)6.)
Changes to the menus kept file doe not consistently list the specific fruit served, the menu just says fruit. Rule 251.07(5)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/19/2024
Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling (251.07(6)(f)1.b.)
A bottle of Infant Acetaminophen is not labeled with the childs name. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/19/2024
Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized (251.07(6)(f)5.)
An Epi-pen for a child with known allergies is expired. It expired in September 2024. Rule 251.07(6)(f)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/19/2024
Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)
There are several medications on premise without current authorizations. All medications kept on the premise must have current authorization from the parents. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,290/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 Wisconsin run about $1,231/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Wisconsin by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: NEW BERLIN
- Capacity: 141
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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