1 / 4CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL
License issued (IL)900 KENNEDY DR, PEKIN, IL 61554
DCC in Tazewell County, Illinois
- Hours
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 130 children
The public record
- License number
- 549760
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
- Address
- 900 KENNEDY DR, PEKIN, IL 61554
- County
- Tazewell County
- Phone
- +13093461147
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
What Illinois licensed
Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.
- Day care, ages
- 6 weeks to 6 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 130 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Planning
- Appointment required
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.8 average comes from 99 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star90
- 4 star3
- 3 star2
- 2 star0
- 1 star4
From Google
Recent parent reviews
I would not recommend this place unless if you’d like to be called regarding on their safety concerns, child got sent home just because she was running away from teachers on the Playground that is enclosed I should not have to leave my work over something little and petty I get it. It can be a safety concern, but you should have more than just one teacher out there. My child never runs away from me at all so obviously they’re doing something wrong on their hand, there are a few staffs that I like there and they do treat my daughter with love and respect. I didn’t want to take my child out of this daycare, but I got tired of getting calls and getting my daughter child detailed on just because she is running away from the teacher. This gets better. She does also in the process of being diagnosed with autism instead of solving the situation, they will call you and send them home. They are not very consistent with these children and that’s why they are acting the way they are acting.
Davina DaughtyApr 9, 2026Our kids attended Cadence in Pekin from 2021-2025. We loved it! The director, assistant director and all of the teachers are wonderful! The kids really love them all, as well as Mr. Larry, the cook! The staff does an amazing job teaching the kids new skills, helping them with potty training, keeping them safe and teaching them letters, numbers, Spanish, and emotional skills. Our Kindergartener is SO far ahead of the rest of his class, and we believe it is because of the wonderful care and education he received at Cadence Academy in Pekin, IL! I recommend it to all parents with kids 6 weeks to Pre-K! A lot of the teachers have taught there for years and truly love teaching and love the kids as their own!! It is worth every penny!
Brittany DurdleNov 12, 2025We love Cadence! I was nervous about daycare but they have been wonderful and we would recommend them to everyone! They always greet you at the door and truly get to know you and your child. It has been an amazing experience!
Rose BurtonSep 16, 2025If I could go back in time and have ALL of my kiddos attend Cadence Academy in Pekin, I would in a heartbeat! I cannot express enough how much I love this place! My youngest has gone here for almost 2 years and we have loved every minute of it. The teachers and staff are kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, all around amazing! I will be sad when it's my kiddos last day, but will refer anyone here who is looking for daycare!
Sarah TennisonJun 11, 2025My child has been enrolled at Cadence in Pekin for the past two years and it was the best decision I have ever made! The previous childcare center that I sent my child to was what I would call “store-bought cookies.” Cadence has been like “grandma‘s homemade cookies.” I highly recommend this childcare center.
Becca MalcolmMay 31, 2025The staff at Cadence Academy have all been amazing! Both of my children were welcomed with open arms from the very first day and they have bonded well with their teachers. My son has multiple food allergies and I appreciate that they work hard to make sure he has safe food options available to him even for holiday parties so he is not left out. They go above and beyond to make sure both of my children are safe, happy, and healthy. I am so glad we found an amazing place for our children to attend.
Karyn NielsenJan 12, 2023
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL
Is CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL holds Illinois licence 549760, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Tazewell County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL accept?
- Illinois licenses CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL for children 6 weeks to 6 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 130. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL?
- The licence record lists English. That is what the provider reported to the state, not a guarantee that a speaker is on site at every hour.
Does this page show inspection results for CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL?
- No. Illinois publishes monitoring and licensing reports going back to 2010 through Sunshine at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. Those reports are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the monitoring record.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Family Services. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services provider record, published through DCFS Sunshine, licence 549760. Monitoring reports back to 2010 are published there and are not included on this page.
- Context. Our explainer on how Illinois daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Illinois child care assistance.
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