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About Cadence Academy Preschool in North Aurora, IL
At Cadence Academy Preschool in North Aurora, Illinois, we encourage families to make the most of childhood. We make it a top priority to ensure extra ordinary care for the children we serve. Our early childhood education center also delivers a custom-designed educational experience for every student under our care.
Our Preschool Programs:
- Infant Childcare (6 weeks – 14 months). Loving staff spend spend the day talking, singing, and playing games with your baby.
- Toddler Childcare (15 months – 23 months). Toddlers thrive in this safe, nurturing daycare program where they are encouraged to think through actions, solve problems, and experience all-things new.
- Two-Year-Olds (2 – 3 years). Our range of educational toys and self-directed activities in this childcare program help boost your child’s sense of discovery and encourages his or her independence in this program.
- Preschool (3 – 5 years). In this Pre-K program, your preschooler is involved in various hands-on activities to foster his or her learning experiences.
- School-Age Program (5 – 12 years). School-age kids need a break and a creative, fun environment in which to learn. In this relaxed setting, your child can play games, make art, enjoy the outdoors, challenge their tech skills, or finish homework.
- Summer Camp (6 – 12 years). This summer program offers a diverse range of activities and field trips, including a library reading program.
Kids Café Preschool Cooking Program
Cooking Up Confidence, One Recipe at a Time
Kids Café is a hands-on cooking program where children explore new foods, build confidence, and develop essential life skills through fun, guided kitchen experiences.
Program Highlights:
- Designed for ages 3+
- Weekly sessions over a 12-week program
- Hands-on cooking activities and kid-friendly recipes
- Builds teamwork, sharing, and communication skills
- Encourages problem-solving and following directions
- Supports early math, literacy, and critical thinking
- Includes a take-home cooking kit for continued fun
Talk to your School Director today to learn more and enroll.
Extra-Curricular Activities
At Cadence Academy Preschool, North Aurora, Wednesday is Tumble Bear Day! Our energized, cuddly Tumble Bear sets up in our center’s Large Muscle room and brings students from class to the session for a variety of activities and fun. You can register your child via a form available at our center, or visit www.tumblebearmobile.com to set up a four-week session.
Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Cadence Academy implements the PBS program to enhance social and emotional development, and promote school readiness. The approach, which recognizes positive behavior and reduces challenging behaviors, was initially developed by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) and utilizes a pyramid model to address social and emotional needs in children.
PBS focuses on using proactive methods to help build positive relationships with our preschool’s children and families. It also helps develop a supportive atmosphere for our students, and uses particular strategies in teaching social and emotional development. For more information about PBS, please visit these resources:
The Location of our Early Childhood Education Center
Cadence Academy Preschool, North Aurora is located at 50 Mitchell Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542.
Programs Offered
Infant Care
Our infant care program invites children starting at the age of six weeks up to 18 months. Though leaving your little one for the first time is a big step, our nurturing environment is designed to feel just like a home away from home. Choosing our program ensures your baby receives personalized attention that supports their earliest developmental milestones.
Toddler Care
Our toddler care program invites children starting at 12 months up to 3 years old. Though toddlers are full of boundless energy, our environment is designed to channel that curiosity into safe exploration. Choosing a program that balances hands-on learning with guided play is a key step in fostering your child’s emerging independence.
Preschool
Our preschool program invites children starting at 3 years up to 5 years old. Though we introduce early academic concepts, we believe that learning happens naturally through open-ended play. Choosing our preschool environment helps build the essential “I can do it” confidence that serves as a foundation for their future education.
School-Age Program
Our school-age program invites children starting from kindergarten up to 12 years old. Though the school day ends, our support continues with structured before and after school care. Choosing this program provides a safe space for homework and relaxation that fits perfectly with your family’s busy routine.
Our infant care program invites children starting at the age of six weeks up to 18 months. Though leaving your little one for the first time is a big step, our nurturing environment is designed to feel just like a home away from home. Choosing our program ensures your baby receives personalized attention that supports their earliest developmental milestones.
Our toddler care program invites children starting at 12 months up to 3 years old. Though toddlers are full of boundless energy, our environment is designed to channel that curiosity into safe exploration. Choosing a program that balances hands-on learning with guided play is a key step in fostering your child’s emerging independence.
Our preschool program invites children starting at 3 years up to 5 years old. Though we introduce early academic concepts, we believe that learning happens naturally through open-ended play. Choosing our preschool environment helps build the essential “I can do it” confidence that serves as a foundation for their future education.
Our school-age program invites children starting from kindergarten up to 12 years old. Though the school day ends, our support continues with structured before and after school care. Choosing this program provides a safe space for homework and relaxation that fits perfectly with your family’s busy routine.
Our Team
Jennifer Kopecky
School Director
My career in Early Childhood Education started in 1999. I was a teacher working with toddlers and two-year-olds for 16 years before advancing into a director roll. I have been an early childhood director for 9 years with a total of 26 years in Early Childhood. I enjoy seeing all the children and families coming into the school and the excitement when sharing stories about their day. I find it most rewarding to see all the children engaged while learning and meeting all their developmental milestones. My goal is to give all staff, children and parents an environment that is fun-filled and nurturing as home.
Cynthia Padilla
Assistant Director
I started my ECE career in 2016. I started as a teacher assistant for school age and completed my CDA shortly after to become lead certified. After that I continued my schooling to become a qualified director. We strive to ensure that our school environment is safe, welcoming and developmentally appropriate for all children, staff and families. In my free time I like to go to the gym, read, and listen to music.
Cynthia Yanez
Teacher of the Year
I started working in Early Childhood education on August 28, 2023, as a teacher assistant and on December 2024 I became a lead teacher. Early Childhood is such a critical time, I love that I can be a part of a child’s early development. Watching them grow into curious, kind, and capable individuals is very rewarding. I am a mother on top of being an educator. My class will always be a safe and welcoming environment to all children and families.
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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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.
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.
