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About Cadence Academy Preschool in Cheshire, CT
Our commitment is to provide quality care in a warm and nurturing environment where children are made to feel welcomed. Qualified staff lead children through a myriad of activities designed to meet their particular physical, social, intellectual, and developmental needs.
Developmentally appropriate practices are supported by our staff to enhance the development of each child. Activities and centers are carefully planned to promote individual creativity, expressive language, and problem solving skills and positive self-esteem and full growth potential.
Highlights
- Developmentally Appropriate Programs for Children
- Curriculum Based on CT Early Learning & Development Standards
- Before & After School Program with Transportation Provided
- Summer Camp Program
- Qualified Staff – State Licensed
- Certified in CPR & First Aid
Creating the Right Atmosphere
- Toys That Will Promote Learning
- Emphasis on Exploration and Curiosity
- Back to Basics Through Hands on Activities
- Separate Age Appropriate Playgrounds
What Separates from the Rest
- Social Skills and Communication
- Physical Growth and Development
- Creative and Artistic Exploration
- Language and Literacy Development
- Reading, Writing and Mathematics
We would love to show you our preschool and daycare in Cheshire, CT. Contact us today to learn more!
Programs Offered
Infant Care
Our infant care program invites children starting at the age of six weeks up to 18 months. Though leaving your little one for the first time is a big step, our nurturing environment is designed to feel just like a home away from home. Choosing our program ensures your baby receives personalized attention that supports their earliest developmental milestones.
Toddler Care
Our toddler care program invites children starting at 12 months up to 3 years old. Though toddlers are full of boundless energy, our environment is designed to channel that curiosity into safe exploration. Choosing a program that balances hands-on learning with guided play is a key step in fostering your child’s emerging independence.
Preschool
Our preschool program invites children starting at 3 years up to 5 years old. Though we introduce early academic concepts, we believe that learning happens naturally through open-ended play. Choosing our preschool environment helps build the essential “I can do it” confidence that serves as a foundation for their future education.
Pre-Kindergarten
Our Pre-Kindergarten program invites children starting at 4 years up to 5 years old. Though the focus shifts to kindergarten readiness, we ensure the preparation remains engaging and stress-free. Choosing our specialized curriculum ensures your child is academically and socially prepared for a smooth transition to elementary school.
School-Age Program
Our school-age program invites children starting from kindergarten up to 12 years old. Though the school day ends, our support continues with structured before and after school care. Choosing this program provides a safe space for homework and relaxation that fits perfectly with your family’s busy routine.
Our infant care program invites children starting at the age of six weeks up to 18 months. Though leaving your little one for the first time is a big step, our nurturing environment is designed to feel just like a home away from home. Choosing our program ensures your baby receives personalized attention that supports their earliest developmental milestones.
Our toddler care program invites children starting at 12 months up to 3 years old. Though toddlers are full of boundless energy, our environment is designed to channel that curiosity into safe exploration. Choosing a program that balances hands-on learning with guided play is a key step in fostering your child’s emerging independence.
Our preschool program invites children starting at 3 years up to 5 years old. Though we introduce early academic concepts, we believe that learning happens naturally through open-ended play. Choosing our preschool environment helps build the essential “I can do it” confidence that serves as a foundation for their future education.
Our Pre-Kindergarten program invites children starting at 4 years up to 5 years old. Though the focus shifts to kindergarten readiness, we ensure the preparation remains engaging and stress-free. Choosing our specialized curriculum ensures your child is academically and socially prepared for a smooth transition to elementary school.
Our school-age program invites children starting from kindergarten up to 12 years old. Though the school day ends, our support continues with structured before and after school care. Choosing this program provides a safe space for homework and relaxation that fits perfectly with your family’s busy routine.
Our Team
Jennifer Testanero
School Director
I love to watch the children grow as well as the ability to guide the teachers to go above and beyond in creativity and in creating an exceptional education program. Most of all, I enjoy building relationships with the families I serve to provide parents with a trusting place for them to leave their child(ren) each day. My school is my pride and joy, and I take my job very seriously. Developing little minds is the most impactful job we can have! I also love being a mom. I love watching my boys play hockey and baseball and cheering them on! I love going on trips with my family or cuddling up and watching a movie with them!
Alyssa Piccirillo
Assistant Director
In 2009 I started in the early childhood education field as an infant teacher. Shortly after I moved on to becoming the Pre-k teacher and this soon became my favorite age to work with. Eventually, I came to a point when I not only wanted to help the students but I wanted to help the teachers as well, so I took on the role as a mentor at my job as well. While being a mentor I got the feeling that my interest was more out of the classroom instead of in the classroom. I became a Curriculum Coordinator/Assistant Director because one of my favorite things in the field is creating lesson plans and working with the curriculum. Then I took all the skills that I learned from that job to become a Director at another school. I really enjoyed my job, but wanted to learn more by becoming an Assistant Director at a larger school like Cadence Academy. I have loved being here and can’t wait to grow and learn more with Cadence!
Mr. T.J.
Teacher of the Year
My Name is Mr. T.J. and I am the head Pre-K teacher here at Cadence Academy Preschool! I am so excited for you and your child to join my classroom! I have been working here for almost 10 years and love everything about teaching preschoolers! I obtained my Head Teachers Certification through the Office of Early Childhood in 2018. In addition, I have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Child’s Studies, with a minor in Psychology from Goodwin University. During my schooling, I was the recipient for The Academic Excellence Award in both 2019 and 2021. Here at Cadence, I was recently honored to be chosen for the 2025 Regional Director Teacher of the Year pick for the Connecticut Region.
In my free time I enjoy taking my dog Charley for walks, playing basketball and volleyball and scrolling through Amazon to find the best deals! A fun fact about myself is that I collect flags from all over the world!
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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.
