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About Cadence Academy Preschool in Normal, Illinois
At Cadence Academy Preschool, Main Street, we believe in making the most of childhood, which is why we take significant steps to ensure an exceptional education experience for the preschool children under our care. Most importantly, we aim to provide a personalized preschool education experience for every child we serve. 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!
Our Commitment to Quality Care
The National Accreditation Commission (NAC) has accredited Cadence Academy Preschool in Normal. Our preschool learning center has high education requirements for teachers; uses research-based curriculum and assessments; and, utilizes professional best practice procedures that are recognized by the NAC. We are always happy to share additional details about our accreditation.
Preschool & Childcare Programs Offered:
- Infant Childcare (6 weeks – 14 months). Your baby’s journey begins in our infant childcare program. Because young children develop at their own pace, our staff monitors each infant continuously for normal developmental patterns, and uses creative activities to help them in meeting various developmental goals.
- Toddler Childcare (15 months – 23 months). Toddlers need the freedom to explore and recreate the world around them. Through play and assessment, our teachers prepare your child to advance to our preschool classroom.
- Two-Year-Olds (2 – 3 years). In this daycare program, our staff provides a daily report with your two-year-old’s eating, napping, and toileting routine, as well as daily academic accomplishments.
- Preschool (3 – 5 years). This preschool program encourages your child to get involved in hands-on activities that enhance his or her preschool learning experiences, preparing them for elementary school.
- School-Age Program (5 – 12 years). This program offers a combination of both organized and independent educational and recreational activities as well as distance learning support.
- Summer Camp (6 – 12 years). As part of our summer camp program, children stay cool with fun, learning, and amazing friendships made along the way.
Our Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program focuses on your child’s social and emotional development, closely modeled after Vanderbilt University’s The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) philosophies.
We work hard to build strong character and friendships so that students can be a part of a classroom where they work together and respect one another. At Cadence Academy Preschool, we understand that young children first start to comprehend their surroundings from an egocentric perspective. Building strong attachments with caregivers and sharing feelings can help children better understand their emotions, as well as others. We recognize that once children start to realize that their peers have feelings and needs, too, they start to learn how to socialize with each other.
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.
More About Our Preschool
Cadence Academy Preschool, Main Street is conveniently located at 1106 S Main St, Normal, IL 61761.
Programs Offered
Our Team
Bri Ingram
School Director
As the school director at Cadence Academy Preschool, I am dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. I have worked at Cadence Academy in Normal, Illinois since 2012.
Over the years I have worked closely with families and staff to help provide high-quality early learning experiences. Being dedicated to the field of early childhood education, I am always looking for new ways to grow as an educator and stay current with best practices.
Throughout my career, I have focused on building strong relationships with families, supporting staff development and maintaining high standards of care. I am committed to ensuring that Cadence Academy Preschool is a place where both children and their families feel secure and cared for.
Accreditations
NAC Accreditation
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.
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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