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- Overview
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About Cadence Academy Preschool in Oro Valley
Welcome to Cadence Academy Preschool (formerly Pusch Ridge Preschool) located in Oro Valley, Arizona, where little kids play with big ideas and have fun learning every day! We offer a unique, research-directed curriculum for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as summer, winter, and spring programs for school-age kids. Our regular programs are ages 6 weeks to 5 years, while any of our break programs go up to 12 years. We do not offer before or after school care.
Parents and children love the warm, homey environment at Cadence Academy Preschool. Smiling teachers and staff greet families each morning, even comforting little ones who aren’t ready to part from their mommies and daddies for the day.
Classrooms are cozy and inviting, offering colorful, appealing, and age-appropriate toys and equipment. Perhaps kids love the playground the most because the world around them is often as vivid as their burgeoning imaginations.
Our Philosophy
At Cadence Academy Preschool, we focus on developing the whole child. Our Ascend Curriculum is designed to foster cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth all while keeping kids having a great time every day.
What Makes Us Unique
Cadence Academy Preschool has been preparing children for success in primary school and beyond for over 20 years. Many of our teachers and staff have been with us for more than 10 years—a fact that reflects their commitment to the education and well being of the children of Oro Valley. Since so many families opt to enroll all of their kids in our early learning center, we even offer a sibling discount to show our appreciation of their loyalty to us. With a loving and caring staff ready to embrace you and your child, we look forward to you becoming a part of our family.
More About Our School
We’re located between El Conquistador Way and Pusch View Lane in Oro Valley. Our exact address is 10361 North Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ 85737.
Breakfast and a hot, nutritious lunch are made on-premises by our full-time cook and served each day, along with regularly scheduled snacks.
For families taking advantage of our excellent Before and After School Program, we provide free transportation to and from neighborhood elementary schools.
Programs Offered
Our Team
Ana Solis
School Director
I started my journey in childcare education 20 years ago as a teacher. Before taking the position of Director I served as the assistant director for 18 years. It has been a privilege for me to serve the children and families of our community all these years. I am a firm believer that children don’t remember what you teach them. They remember what you are. It is my mission to make sure to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to grow.
When I am away from work, I enjoy spending quality time with my children. I have a daughter and three sons that range from ages 6-22 years of age. We enjoy family dinners together, playing board games and traveling when we can. Our favorite place to visit is the beach! Along with my children, I come from a large extended family who are the foundation of my being.
Desiree Alvarez
Assistant Director
I started working in early childhood education in 2009 as an Infant Teacher. In 2016, I was promoted to a Program Specialist and then to a Assistant Director in 2018. What I like most about early childhood education is being able to make an impact in young children’s lives. Building strong foundations for children is important for their success. Each day is unique and a new adventure!
In my free time, I like spending time with my children and family. We enjoy watching movies together and trying new places to eat. We also enjoy taking family vacations. Disneyland is one of our favorite places to go as a family! My hobbies include watching U of A Men’s Basketball and playing cards. I also enjoy having family game nights!
Victoria Garner
Teacher of the Year
Hi, I’m Victoria Garner, Lead Teacher for the Seahorse class. I’ve worked in early childhood education for 23 years and love being part of the growth and development that happens at this age—especially watching little ones reach exciting milestones. My favorite age group is the two-year-olds because everything is new, and they’re so eager to learn. In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, swimming, and spending time with my family. I believe in making every moment count—children grow up fast, and our joy helps their young minds grow happy and strong.
Accreditations
NAEYC Accreditation
Every child deserves access to high-quality early learning experiences. NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) has set 10 standards for early childhood programs that can help families make the right choice when they are looking for a child care center, preschool, or kindergarten. The standards and criteria are also the foundation of the NAEYC Accreditation system for early childhood programs. To earn NAEYC Accreditation, schools must go through an extensive self-study and quality-improvement process, followed by an on-site visit by NAEYC Assessors to verify and ensure that the program meets each of the ten program standards, and hundreds of corresponding individual criteria. NAEYC-accredited programs are always prepared for unannounced quality-assurance visits during their accreditation term, which lasts for five years. In the 30 years since NAEYC Accreditation was established, it has become a widely recognized sign of high-quality early childhood education. More than 7,000 programs are currently accredited by NAEYC—less than 10 percent of all child care centers, preschools, and kindergartens nationally achieve this recognition.
Childcare Schedule Options That Work With Your Life
Every family’s routine is unique — and your childcare should be too. With Cadence Education, our Family of Schools may offer various schedule options designed to fit your life.
Each of our school’s are unique, and may not offer all of the options listed below. Talk with your School Director to learn what options are available for your family.
FlexiPass — New Flexible Care Option!
When schedules change, or the grandparents cancel, or life just gets busy, FlexiPass gives you five prepaid days of care that you can use whenever* you need them, one at a time or all at once. No registration fees. No ongoing tuition. Just dependable care when you need it most.
