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About Cadence Academy Preschool in Ridgefield
Welcome to Cadence Academy Preschool, Ridgefield! Being a part of the Cadence Education Family of Schools gives us access to preschool programming such as Kindergarten Club, Kind Child, and the Ascend Curriculum. These programs help us create a preschool environment where children thrive!
We are located on a beautiful piece of property across from Seth Low Pierrepont State Park in Ridgefield, CT. We have designed our spacious, light-filled childcare center to stimulate learning while also providing a loving, nurturing environment. If you’re looking for daycare services for your infant or toddler or you want our preschool teachers to start working with your child on their cognitive, social, or emotional development, you’ve come to the right place!
Preschool & Childcare Programs
- Infant Daycare (ages 6 weeks to 1 year)
- Toddler Daycare (ages 1 to 2)
- Early Learners (ages 2 to 3)
- Preschool (ages 3 to 5)
- Transitional Kindergarten (ages 5 to 6)
- School-Age Program (ages 5 to 12)
- Summer Camp (ages 5 to 12)
Getting To Our Preschool
Our Ridgefield center is located at 115 Barlow Mountain Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood just off North Salem Rd (Route 116). We are conveniently situated on the same campus as Barlow Mountain Elementary School and right next door to Scotland Elementary School, making morning drop-offs, elementary school transitions, and daily routines incredibly simple for neighborhood families. We are also just a short drive from community staples like the Ridgefield Parks & Recreation center, perfect for after-school activities.
Our convenient location near Route 116 provides direct connections to Route 35 and Route 7, ensuring a smooth morning and evening commute for working parents traveling throughout northern Fairfield County. Whether you are heading north toward Danbury and Interstate 84 or commuting south toward Wilton and Norwalk, our position makes daily travel effortless.
Cadence KickStart™ Soccer
Big Fun. Little Players. Growing Confidence.
Cadence KickStart™ Soccer is a high-energy enrichment program designed to build confidence, coordination, and teamwork through fun, age-appropriate soccer play. Led by the teachers your child already knows and trusts, it’s seamlessly built into the school day.
Program Highlights:
Designed for ages 3–5
12-week program (once per week)
40–50 minute sessions
Builds balance, coordination, and motor skills
Encourages listening, teamwork, and confidence
Integrated into your child’s daily schedule
Talk to your School Director today to learn more and enroll.
Ascend Curriculum
Thanks to the flexibility of our Ascend Curriculum, we take an individualized approach to early childhood education and encourage every child to progress towards age-appropriate goals at their natural pace. New skills are introduced sequentially in 9 different learning domains each month and activities are modified to fit the interests and current skill level of each child. This skill-based approach to early education ensures that every child feels engaged, supported, and challenged and makes learning fun!
Kind Child Program
Another significant part of our curriculum is our Kind Child program. Kind Child is a year-long program for children ages two and older that helps our teachers nurture and strengthen every child’s social and emotional skills. We have found that when we focus on the emotional well-being of each child in our care, we strengthen our school as well. We are confident that Kind Child will continue to strengthen the culture of our entire preschool center by elevating every child’s feelings of happiness, improving their well-being, and enriching their friendships.
Programs Offered
Our Team
Michelle Mottola
School Director
Michelle has over 40 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She has been at Cadence Academy Preschool in Ridgefield for over 25 years. Michelle holds a Masters degree in Human Services from Nova Southeastern University. Michelle loves learning and having the opportunity to help instill a love of learning in children.
Jennifer Veile
Assistant Director
Jennifer has 17 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Currently, she is pursuing a BA degree in Early Childhood Education at Charter Oak State College. Jennifer is committed to learning and growing as she settles into her new position.
Ms. Roseann
Teacher of the Year
Roseann has over 30 years of teaching experience. She has a degree in Early Childhood and is a designated Head Teacher with the State of Connecticut. Roseann feel sit is a privilege to have taught Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and now the transitional Kindergarten class.
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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 at this location.
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.
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