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Cadence Academy Preschool, Aurora

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One of the most difficult decisions a parent can make is selecting a childcare center that is “right” for their child. The Cadence Academy Preschool, Aurora quality care and early learning program is centered on the needs of your child. Serving children from six weeks through 12 years of age, we focus on the development of skills, which are the essential foundation necessary to succeed when the formal educational process begins.

  • Infant Daycare (ages 6 weeks to 15 months). Our Infant daycare program encourages babies to explore and expand their curiosity, and develop competence and confidence.
  • Toddler Daycare (ages 15 months to 2 years). In this program, our caregivers provide a safe, warm, nurturing, and positive environment for you toddler to grow and learn.
  • Twos (age 2). Our experienced caregivers offer an environment that is stimulating, nurturing, and caring to help your child develop in this program.
  • Preschool (age 3). In this program, three-year-olds learn through hands on activities that allow them to explore and develop their curiosity
  • Pre-Kindergarten (age 4). This program provides an environment that meets students’ social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs.
  • Pre-Kindergarten (age 5). The curriculum areas in this program include Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Health, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish.
  • School-Age Program (ages 5 to 12). We offer distance learning support and an array of activities and exciting adventures in our School-Age program.
  • Summer Camp (ages 5 to 12). Our summer camp offers adventure, along with plenty of activities to advance vital skills during your child’s break from school.
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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.

Cadence Academy Preschool, Aurora is committed to providing an educational environment that will stimulate and develop a child’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical being. Our early childhood education center’s learning program focuses on the development of skills, competencies, and understandings a child needs to perform successfully in the first formal school setting. Our multi-sensory approach encourages children to develop a positive attitude to learning. Our goal is to develop curiosity and promote independence.

Our preschool’s facilities feature a secure pass point key system, outdoor and indoor playgrounds, a nutritious menu which is catered daily, and a skills-based learning program we have designed teach your child the skills they need to enter the formal learning years. Our child care and preschool center is licensed and regulated by the Department of Children and Family Services. We are also regularly inspected by the County Health Department and the local Fire Department.

Our Aurora center is located at 2520 S Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60503, situated directly along S Eola Rd near US-30. We are conveniently close to Wolf’s Crossing Elementary, Homestead Elementary School, and Bednarcik Jr. High School, making morning drop-offs, school transitions, and daily family routines quick and seamless for families in the Oakhurst and Eola Yards areas.

Positioned right on the S Eola Rd corridor with fast connections to Ogden Ave (US-34) and US-30, our center provides an easy daily commute for working parents traveling toward downtown Aurora, Naperville, Montgomery, or throughout the Fox Valley area.

Our Team

Elizabeth Balauag

Elizabeth Balauag

School Director

I began my career at Cadence Academy Preschool in 2019 as a Lead Infant Teacher, before taking over as the Assistant Director. I now proudly serve as the School Director. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Illinois State University and bring experience from both public school and early childhood education settings. My approach is rooted in building strong relationships with children and families, fostering a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for all. My husband and I live nearby with our two sons, who have also attended Cadence Academy Preschool. I take pride in helping provide a nurturing, safe environment that serves families in the community where I also live!

Taylor Bailey

Taylor Bailey

Assistant Director

Hi, I’m Taylor Bailey, the Assistant Director at Cadence Academy Preschool in Aurora. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of growing within the Cadence family starting as an assistant teacher, then lead teacher, and now proudly serving as Assistant Director. With more than 10 years of experience in early childhood education, I’m passionate about creating a nurturing, engaging, and supportive environment where children can feel safe, confident, and excited to learn. I believe in blending structure with creativity and building strong partnerships with families to support each child’s unique development. I’m proud to have formed lasting relationships with both our families and teaching teams, and I look forward to welcoming your family into our school community!

Danielle Schneider

Danielle Schneider

Teacher of the Year

I am proud to be our school’s 2025 Teacher of the Year!

One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching children is witnessing the pure joy and sense of accomplishment on their faces when they overcome new challenges. Whether it’s mastering a tricky concept or achieving a personal goal, their excitement and pride are incredibly inspiring and remind me why I love what I do. I come from a lively family of five girls, which means I grew up surrounded by energy, laughter, and a strong sense of sisterhood. I’ve always had a bit of an adventurous spirit—I’ve gone skydiving and also had the unforgettable experience of dog sledding through the snowy landscapes of Alaska! I’m happily married and a proud stepmom to two wonderful children. As a family, we cherish spending time outdoors. We love to travel, explore new hiking trails, and find peace and adventure in the mountains.

Reviews from Parents

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Cadence Academy is incredible. We can't imagine sending our daughter anywhere else.
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Best preschool experience by far. My daughter loves all the teachers and she is thriving since she started.
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It is next home for my Little once
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Great staff, happy kids.

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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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