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We proudly serve the Algonquin, Lake of the Hills, Huntley, and Crystal Lake communities. At Cadence Academy Preschool in Algonquin, Illinois, we want everyone to make the most of childhood, which is why we make it a priority to ensure extraordinary care for the children we serve, as well as offer a unique, early childhood education experience for each student who walks through our doors.
We are proud to lead the way in preparing children for kindergarten. Through our specialized curriculum and dedicated teachers, we strive to ensure that your child is not just ready for kindergarten, but ready to excel. In 2024, 100% of the Pre-K children assessed in our school demonstrated Readiness or Advanced Readiness for Kindergarten!
At Cadence Academy Preschool, Algonquin, we use an innovative approach to building positive relationships and helping children in our classrooms, referred to as Positive Behavior Support (PBS). This method was developed through the Center for Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL. It is based on research that reveals that by teaching children the skills they need socially and emotionally, we are better equipped to prevent challenging behaviors, as well as promote school readiness.
The basis of PBS involves strategies for developing positive relationships with the children, followed by creating supportive environments. These strategies can be seen in each class via daily schedules featuring pictures; photos with step-by-step instructions for certain student tasks; classroom rules; and, helper charts and other visual reminders, and cues. In addition, we offer strategy and solution cards, as well as emotion boards, to support students who may face challenges dealing with the social and emotional situation they are facing. To learn more about the PBS method, visit Vanderbilt University’s resources:
Our top priority is to keep your children safe and healthy. We are incredibly grateful that you trust us to look after your precious ones, and we promise to see that we meet their individual needs in the best possible way. We ask parents to be proactive when it comes to security by keeping your family’s front door security codes private. Please have all other individuals ring our doorbell. We are always available to check Id’s.
Whether you plan to have someone else pick up, or an emergency arises, please notify our staff of any change. We will direct your guardian to the proper classroom, and inform the teachers. Also, if you need to change your code, feel free to drop by our front desk. Finally, please do not let people in our facility through the door in the main entryway.
Cadence Academy Preschool, Algonquin is located at 4099 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102.
My name is Michelle Zeeck and I am the Center Director. I have completed both my bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working in the early childhood field since 1998. I started here in 2013 as the toddler teacher, was promoted to Assistant Director in March of 2020 and to School Director in October of 2022. I live in Lake in the Hills with my Fiancé Thomas, our 2 boys Vincent and Dominic and our dog Onyx. Early childhood has always been my passion and I look forward to partnering with parents and providing our youngest learners with a warm, caring, and nurturing environment where they can thrive and grow.
My name is Andrea Kottke and I am the Assistant Director. I have completed my bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and have my teaching license. I have been in the early childhood education field since 2016. I started here as a pre-Kindergarten teacher in 2019 and moved up to Assistant Director in 2020. I live in Woodstock with my husband Ryan, Daughter Lyla and our two dogs Hunter and Diesel. I have known I wanted to be in the education field since I was in grade school. I am so grateful to be a part of Cadence and am looking forward to being a part of your child’s educational journey.
Tammy is always finding new ways to keep the children engaged and learning new things. Her classroom is always organized and well maintained and ready for the children to learn and explore. She goes above and beyond greeting each child and family that walks in her classroom. She has excellent parent relationships as she partners closely with the parents to help support each child’s individual needs.
The National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC) is a national accreditation program that was developed for early care and educational programs. NAC offers early childhood leaders the opportunity to demonstrate and document quality performance using research-based criteria and evidence-based practices. The National Accreditation Commission provides a comprehensive, ongoing quality improvement system and accredited schools must meet standards in the following 6 component areas: Administration, Family Engagement, Health and Safety, Curriculum, Interactions between Teachers and Children, and Classroom Health and Safety.
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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.
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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