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About Cadence Academy Preschool in Pine Meadow, CT
Cadence Academy Preschool promises to provide a stimulating, loving, and inclusive environment that benefits the child, their caregivers & our community!
Our Program
We designed our program to provide an inclusive, stimulating, loving and home-like environment. In turn which benefits the child, their caregivers, and our community.
Our program works to enhance your child’s self-esteem, encourage their self learning skills, develop social skills, and stimulate learning. All while building on their speech and language development and challenging their motor skills.
Child Centered
We challenge sensory, motor, perceptual and language skills through all kinds of materials and different hands on activities. Both of which are child-centered and teacher directed.
Learning by Playing
Work is planned emphasizing the process rather than the product. Based on the theory that children learn through playing and from new experiences, their classroom activities are varied! They include a balance of structure, free choice, indoor and outdoor play, active and quiet times.
Teachers who help your children learn, grow, & explore
Our family of teachers at Cadence Academy Preschool strive to make your child a priority, and help our school feel more like a home. With diverse experience ranging from babysitting to post graduate early childhood programs, our teachers bring a wide array of different learning models to ensure each child will benefit in their own way.
Continuing education & safety
Just like the children at Cadence Academy Preschool, our teachers are continually learning. Attendance at seminars, workshops and annual conferences is mandatory. We partake in staff development programs as part of our on-going training.
All of our teachers are certified in American Heart Association CPR and First Aid for children. Additionally, some staff members have been trained in medication administration and EpiPen injection.
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
Katelyn Zeitler
School Director
In 2012, I walked through the doors of Cadence Academy for the very first time—and from that moment on, it became my home away from home.
What began as a teaching position quickly grew into something so much more: a deep-rooted love for our school, our families, our community, and most of all, our children.
I am one of the few people in the world who walks out of their job on a Friday and genuinely thinks, “I can’t wait to go back on Monday.”
For over a decade, this school has lived in the center of my heart. When I made the transition from being a classroom teacher to stepping into the role of Director, it was a bittersweet change. In the classroom, my impact reached my group of children each day. Now, as Director, it is my greatest hope that I uplift and inspire our teachers—so that through them, I can touch the lives of every child in our care.
With all the gratitude in my heart, I thank our teachers for creating the magic and memories that will stay with our children for a lifetime. Your passion, patience, and dedication turn everyday moments into lasting impressions.
It is a true privilege to serve as Director of this school. Thank you to each and every one of our incredible teachers who continue to fill our days with joy, love, and purpose. You are the heart of Cadence Academy, and I am so proud to walk alongside you.
Miss. Cheyene
Teacher of the Year
We are absolutely thrilled to share that Miss. Cheyene has been named Teacher of the Year at Cadence Academy, Pine Meadow!
With a heart full of passion, boundless patience, and unwavering dedication, Miss. Cheyene has left a lasting mark on the lives of our children, families, and staff. Her classroom radiates creativity and warmth, and her deep commitment to early childhood development inspires everyone around her.
As one of the first friendly faces our families meet, Miss. Cheyene builds meaningful, lasting relationships that go far beyond the classroom. She’s not only a nurturing teacher, but also the behind-the-scenes magic of our school events, our top St. Jude’s fundraiser, and the first to step up with a helping hand—or a comforting hug.
Cheyene truly lives our culture of kindness and exemplifies everything it means to be a Cadence educator. Her compassion, initiative, and ability to make every child feel seen and valued are just a few of the countless reasons this recognition is so well-deserved.
Please join us in congratulating Miss. Cheyene on this outstanding honor. We are beyond grateful to have such an inspiring, dedicated, and heartfelt educator shaping young minds every single day.
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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.


