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About Cadence Academy Preschool, Lake Street
Welcome to Cadence Academy Preschool, Lake Street! We believe in making the most out of your child’s first educational experiences and have created a homelike preschool environment where children develop valuable skills through play and engaging educational activities. We offer daycare services for infants and toddlers, preschool programs for ages 2-5, and before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
Our Preschool’s Programs:
- Infant Daycare (6 weeks – 15 months)
- Toddler Daycare (15 months – 2 years
- Two-Year-Olds (2 – 3 years)
- Preschool (3 – 5 years)
- School-Age Program (5 – 12 years)
- Summer Camp (5 – 12 years)
Silver Circle of Quality by ExceleRate Illinois
We are also pleased to report that Cadence Academy Preschool has earned the Silver Circle of Quality through ExceleRate Illinois. ExceleRate Illinois is a statewide quality recognition and improvement system that provides a framework for daycare centers and preschools to identify opportunities and take steps towards positive improvements. Silver Circle programs must meet of exceed quality standards in the following three areas: training & education, learning environment & teaching quality, and administrative standards. Much like our NAC Accreditation, our Circle of Quality designation requires us to be actively engaged in continuous quality improvement.
Food for Thought Preschool Food Program
The Food for Thought Program at Cadence Academy Preschool was designed to ensure that our students are fed nutritious meals and snacks every day. We provide a healthy well-balanced menu with fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, many whole grain and whole wheat items, and we limit the amount of sugar in the items we serve. Our Food for Thought Program provides us a solid foundation to nurture healthy minds and bodies.
Partnering with Our Parents
We believe that children do best in a preschool setting when there is a strong partnership between school and home. We maintain an open door policy with our parents and welcome our families to visit at any time. We offer a variety of communication pieces that keep you informed about your child’s day and their academic progress. Our most popular method of communication is our app that allows us to send you real-time updates – what your child is learning, the fun things they’re doing, and pictures too.
Getting To Our Preschool
Located at 702 E Lake Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, our center sits conveniently along Lake Avenue just off N Knoxville Ave. We are minutes from Peoria Heights Grade School, St. Thomas the Apostle School, and nearby Lakeview Park, making morning routines seamless for local families.
With immediate access to Route 40 (Knoxville Avenue) and nearby War Memorial Drive (US-150), our location provides a highly efficient route. This ensures a fast, direct commute for parents traveling into downtown Peoria, Dunlap, or across the river to East Peoria.
Programs Offered
Our Team
Anna Collins
School Director
Anna Collins is the Director at Cadence Academy Preschool and has worked in early childhood education since 2007. She studied Elementary Education and Early Education at Illinois Central College and Penn Foster College and earned her Associate of Arts and Science degree. Anna has always had a passion for teaching and enjoys helping children learn, grow, and build a strong foundation for the future.
Throughout her career, Anna has served as a teacher’s assistant, teacher, paraprofessional, Assistant Director, and now Director. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her wife and two children, watching horror movies, and listening to music. Anna is proud to support the children, families, and staff in her school community.
Caitlin Galick
Teacher of the Year
I attended Illinois Central College and Linwood University while studying elementary education. In my free time I enjoy reading and exploring new cultures/destinations. I am passionate about educating the next generations to be an impactful part of our local community.
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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 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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