- Overview
- Programs
- Our Team
The first few years of life set the stage for future academic success and the staff at Cadence Academy Preschool, Fayetteville wants to help your family make the most of this wonderful time! We take a skill-based approach to early education that helps young children develop intellectual, physical, and emotional skill through engaging learning activities and we offer a nurturing preschool setting where the whole family can feel at home.
The Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care and Early Education, has awarded our school the Better Beginnings 2 star rating, demonstrating our commitment to providing the best care and education for your child.
Preschool Programs
- Infant Childcare (ages 6 weeks to 1 year)
- Toddler Childcare (ages 1 to 2)
- Early Learners (ages 2 to 3)
- Preschool (ages 3 to 4)
- Junior Kindergarten (ages 4 to 5)
- School-Age Program (ages 5 to 12)
- Summer Camp (ages 5 to 12)
Ascend Curriculum
Our Ascend Curriculum is a piece of our preschool programming that truly separates us from our competitors. Most preschools either have no curriculum, a curriculum that is all play, or a curriculum that is very rigid and scheduled. The flexible framework built into our Ascend Curriculum allows us to meet in the middle. We progressively build valuable skills in nine subjects each month while leaving lots of room for fun and play!
Kind Child
Kind Child is proprietary program that allows us to nurture social skills and develop character traits such as Responsibility, Thankfulness, and a Positive Self-Image. It is a core subject within our monthly curriculum and an important part of our preschool’s culture. Our goal is to elevate the emotional well-being of every child and encourage positive friendships all over our school.
Our Child Care Center Features:
- An enhanced security system that monitors our entire preschool,
- Controlled access to our building through private access codes,
- Six outdoor play areas that focus on interaction within peer groups in a natural play setting,
- Rock wall for ages 2 and a half and older,
- A library and enrichment center,
- A media center for preschool children, offering the latest technology and a Smart Board.
Programs Offered
Our Team

Tonia Harbour
School Director
I started in childcare over 20 years ago. I wanted to spend more time with my own children, so I opened my own home daycare. I came to Cadence to enroll my youngest child, who is now 16, and ended up working full-time starting the next day. I worked my way up over the years from Assistant Teacher to now Director. I have been here for 13 years and do not plan on going anywhere anytime soon! Cadence is my home away from home! I cherish the opportunity to nurture children during the most important years of their development. It is so rewarding to watch their personalities grow and know that we are playing a part in helping spark a love of learning that can last a lifetime. When I’m not at work, I like to hang out at home with my family and enjoy my cats and my plants too!

Kayla Bradley
Assistant Director
Ms. Kayla has been our Assistant Director since August of 2024. She has two beautiful children, Kaysynn and Kamdyn. Kayla has been working in childcare for over 10 years. She enjoys spending time with her children, reading and watching Grey’s Anatomy.

Ms. Rebekah
Teacher of the Year
I have been part of the Cadence family since 2015. I have three children, Oliver, Olivia, and now baby Riley, who are the light of my life. I love being able to teach and make a difference in so many people’s lives. It is my mission to give parents peace of mind that their children are safe and loved. I know firsthand how hard it can be to leave your child in someone else’s care all day. Cadence is a wonderful school and I’m very proud to be here.