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About Cadence Academy Preschool in Normal, IL
At Cadence Academy Preschool, we believe that every day is an opportunity to explore, learn through play, create friendships, and simply enjoy being a kid. We encourage the development of curiosity and persistence in our daycare and preschool programs by giving our students an appropriate level of control in their own learning process.
We take a skill-based approach to early education and individualize educational activities to the interests and current skill level of each student through our Ascend Curriculum. Our goal is to create well-rounded students through fun and engaging activities that actively develop intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skill. Our preschool teachers progressively introduce new skills within learning domains such as Mathematics, Technology, Cultural Understanding, and Creative Expression each month.
Childcare & Preschool Programs:
- Infant Childcare (6 weeks – 14 months)
- Toddler Childcare (15 months – 23 months)
- Two-Year-Olds (2 – 3 years)
- Preschool (3 – 5 years)
- School-Age Program (5 – 12 years)
- Summer Camp (6 – 12 years)
NAC Accreditation & Silver Circle of Quality
We are proud to be an NAC Accredited daycare center. Our accreditation is a reflection of our staff’s hard work and dedication and demonstrates our commitment to providing high-quality programming. Accreditation helps us maintain important standards of care, but also provides a framework for us to continue to enhance and assess our childcare programs. For more information about NAC Accreditation, please visit www.naccp.org.
Our preschool has also earned the Silver Circle of Quality through ExceleRate Illinois. Silver Circle programs must meet or exceed quality standards in learning environment and teaching quality, training & education, and administrative standards.
Positive Behavior Support
We utilize Positive Behavior Support (PBS) to reduce or eliminate challenging behavior in our preschool classrooms. This approach was developed by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) and uses a pyramid model to address social and emotional needs of children. PBS greatly reduces the amount of time our staff and teachers spend addressing challenging behaviors and allows us to focus more attention on the development of our students.
Our Preschool’s Location
Cadence Academy Preschool, Kays is conveniently located at 409 Kays Dr, Normal, IL 61761. We were previously a Rogy’s Learning Center location, but changed our name in September 2018 after we became part of the Cadence Education Family of Schools. We’re just north of Bloomington, Illinois and about a mile south of the I-55. Contact us to schedule a visit today!
Programs Offered
Our Team
Rebecca Mathews
School Director
I started working in ECE right out of high school. I knew it was my calling!! I have always loved working with kids, but when I got into the classrooms and could see the differences being made in each of their days, it was amazing. I started out as an assistant teacher and worked my way all the way up to being a Director. Being a director is my absolute favorite and I love being able to build relationships with not only the kids, but their entire family as well! I love that every single day is different. I love building relationships with the kids and listening to their stories. I love being asked what my 3rd favorite dinosaur is, or what my favorite crayon to color with is, or what I want to be when I grow up! Kids have the best imagination and prove that learning happens through play and activities every single day. Kids can instantly make any day better just by giving me a hug or shouting my name across the room with smile on their face! Kids are literally the best!! I truly love every aspect of being a Director and making a difference. Drop off and Pick up times are my favorite because I get to interact with the whole family! I love starting the morning off with huge greetings and loving hugs and I love ending each day with a super loud “See you tomorrow, Love you so much!!!” I believe every child should have an opportunity to change the world and it starts with us and instilling that confidence and belief in them!!
Ms. Katie
Teacher of the Year
Hi, I’m Katie! I’ve been with Cadence Academy for 7 years and have loved every step of the journey. For the past year, I’ve been in the preschool classroom, and it’s quickly become my favorite place to be! In my free time, I enjoy reading, spending time with my fiancé, and going on adventures with our chocolate lab, Tucker.
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.
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