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2356 Dupont Pkwy
Middletown, DE 19709 - (302) 722-6111
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Monday - Friday
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM - Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years
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Cadence Academy Preschool, your childcare center in Middletown, DE is an early Education School which provides programs for children ages infant through fourteen years. Our philosophy includes providing a nurturing environment that fosters each child’s self-identity, utilizing developmentally appropriate practices to enhance each child’s learning opportunities.
Family and community are an important component at our school. As a small preschool, families are an integral part of the program. Parents have opportunities to see their children’s teachers daily and to participate in the program as their schedules allow.
This close relationship enhances each child’s personal growth and achievement and promotes a secure and safe environment. Communication between teacher and families adds to each child’s learning environment and offers support for continued success.
The infant/toddler program provides a loving, nurturing environment in which children can develop at their own pace. We offer opportunities for each child to explore their environment and learn through play. Singing, finger play, story time, and art are all part of daily activities for this age group.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
The preschool program is a full day program that provides a curriculum that is balanced in work and play which allows for an introduction of a variety of subjects that includes group experiences, creative activities, listening and sharing stories, rest, language skills, writing skills, problem solving, independence, indoor and outdoor play, and health and safety education.
The before and after programs offer services for several of the local schools in our area. Transportation is provided to the schools by the school district and our own transportation service. This program is a structured environment where students can work on homework, socialize, and have continued learning experiences while in a safe caring environment. This program also provides services for when children are off school due to in service days or other school holidays.
This program is a continuation of our school-age program. During the summer break we provide a program for children finishing Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. The children are in separate groups, based on their grade level. All groups participate in outside field trips and in-house activities which enhance learning experiences while having fun.
Cadence Academy Preschool is so much more than daycare. We are proud to provide an exceptional preschool education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home.
Programs Offered
Our Team

Valerie Miller
School Director
Hello, my name is Valerie, and I am the School Director here at Cadence Academy! I graduated from Arcadia University and have been in the early childhood field since 2003. I began in the classroom as a toddler teacher and worked my way up to Director in 2012. I love seeing children learn and grow as they develop new skills in the classroom while connecting with both families and staff.
I am the proud mother of two sons aged 10 and 13. We love hiking, boating, and spending time together reading and cooking. We also have a dog named Maverick that we take on long walks.
My door is always open if you have any questions. I look forward to a great year together!

Jill Foster
Assistant Director
Hello, my name is Ms. Jill, and I am the Assistant Director at Cadence Academy Preschool. I have worked in the childcare field for 27 years and with this school since 1997. I am the youngest of eight children and spent my early years surrounded by many nieces and nephews. I love watching children learn and grow which is why I chose a career in Early Childhood Education.
I enjoy welcoming all the children to our school each day and working with families.
I am married and have two adult stepchildren. My daughter lives in Delaware and works in the education field. My son is an officer in the Army and lives in upstate New York. He and his wife welcomed a daughter (Ramona) in the fall of 2020, so I am officially a Gigi!
In my spare time I enjoy travelling, country line dancing, hiking, and yoga. “Namaste”

Stepfanie Organek
Curriculum Coordinator
Hello all, my name is Stepfanie, and this is my fourth year with Cadence Academy! I started working in childcare in 2008 while taking classes in Early Childhood Education. After eight years of teaching, I decided to venture out and worked as an Office Manager with foster youth. Even though I worked behind the scenes helping children I missed working face to face with them. This brought me back to working in childcare with the Cadence Academy Family and I could not be happier being back in the field!
I live in Delaware with my husband, Anthony, our son, Liam, and our pups Lucy and Penny. When it is warm you can catch me at the drive on and when it is cooler you can catch me inside with a good book and some coffee!
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