Cadence Academy Preschool, Smyrna

Why Families in Smyrna, DE Choose Our Daycare and Preschool

Welcome to Cadence Academy Preschool Smyrna, where we provide the families of Smyrna, Delaware high-quality daycare, preschool, and school-age programs for children ages infant through fourteen years.

As a trusted childcare center, 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 at each stage of development.

Early Childhood Programs Offered

Cadence Academy Preschool offers a variety of childcare and early education programs designed to support children at every stage of development. We have programs for every child, and our team can help you choose the right fit for your family.

• Infant Daycare: A nurturing, home-like environment where infants receive individualized care, sensory experiences, and loving support during their earliest stages of development.
• Toddler Daycare: An active learning environment where curious toddlers develop independence, communication skills, and confidence through exploration and guided play.
• Preschool: A play-based learning environment where children strengthen school-readiness skills, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
• Pre-Kindergarten: A structured, engaging learning environment where children build the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for a confident transition to kindergarten and beyond.
• School-Age Program: A supportive before- and after-school program that provides homework assistance, enriching activities, and opportunities for children to build friendships and explore new interests.
• Summer Camp Programs: An adventure-filled camp experience where children engage in hands-on STEAM activities, team challenges, creative projects, and exciting discoveries all summer long.

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.

What Makes Our Daycare and Preschool Unique

Cadence Academy Preschool Smyrna provides a consistent, nurturing early learning environment where children are supported, encouraged, and guided through every stage of early development. Our focus is on helping children feel secure, confident, and excited to learn each day.

Our warm, experienced educators build caring relationships with each child, creating a strong sense of trust and belonging from the very beginning.

In combination with intentional small class sizes, this allows us to provide meaningful individual attention that supports each child’s natural growth, helps them feel seen, and encourages confidence in their daily experiences.

Through engaging, play-based experiences throughout the day, children are encouraged to explore, discover, and interact with the world around them in a way that feels natural and enjoyable.

As a result, they are able to build independence and confidence at their own pace. Above all else, we are committed to providing a safe and loving environment where every child feels valued, supported, and confident as they grow.

A Childcare Center Built on Family and Community

Family involvement is an important part of our daycare and preschool community. As a small, close-knit early learning center, we believe families are an integral part of the program and encourage parents to actively participate in their child’s educational journey.

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.

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