Cadence Academy Preschool

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About Cadence Academy Preschool in Peoria

At Cadence Academy Preschool in Peoria, we believe in making the most of childhood, which is why we make it our top priority to ensure exceptional care for the students we serve as well as deliver a customized educational experience for each child.

Our mission is to offer a path to learning for all children. We encourage them to develop a positive self-image, and through our child-focused programs, we promote a true joy of learning.

We introduce the opportunity to learn through developmentally appropriate activities created to enhance skills in the areas of social, physical, as well as cognitive growth. Available to all children and their families, we offer our childcare programs and activities in a nurturing, accepting environment that encourage a sense of and trust and security.

Our Childcare & Early Childhood Education Programs:

  • Infant Childcare (6 weeks – 15 months). In this infant childcare program, our caring teachers work with each child in a progression of stimulating activities that integrate the natural routines of feeding and play.
  • Toddler Childcare (15 months – 2 years). Toddlers have the chance to physically explore their world inside and outside the classroom. Our highly-skilled staff understands the challenges that toddlers can face, and have experience in helping them positively adapt to socialization.
  • Two-Year-Olds (2 – 3 years). In our two-year-old daycare program, we expand on the foundation developed in our toddler program. We also start to introduce more routine and structure to the classroom schedule.
  • Preschool & Pre-K (3 – 5 years). This well-rounded Pre-K program encourages continued skill development, preparing students for elementary school by teaching foundational literacy and math skills, as well as social and emotional skills.
  • School-Age Program (5 – 12 years). We offer before and after school enrichment for school age children in this before and after school program.
  • Summer Camp (6 – 12 years). This summer camp program is a place for discovering, making new friends, and developing new skills. Our summer program features a diverse range of indoor and outdoor activities, and field trips.

Positive Relationships With Students & Families

Used as a method to recognize positive behavior, Cadence incorporates a program, Positive Behavior Support (PBS) that enhances emotional and social development, and promotes school readiness. The approach 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 of children.

More specifically, PBS focuses on being proactive in preventing challenging behaviors by developing positive relationships with our children and families. It also encourages creating a supportive environment for our children using specific methods in promoting social and emotional development.

We are proud to say that with PBS in place, the amount of time spent addressing challenging behaviors in our preschool learning center has been reduced, and in turn, allows our educational team members to focus on the positive behaviors and to support all areas of development and learning.

You can learn more about PBS by clicking on the following links:

Our Early Learning Center’s Security Provides Peace of Mind

We keep your children safe and healthy while they are in our care. We fully appreciate that you trust us with the care of your children, so in return, we want to ensure that we meet all of your child’s personal needs in the best way possible.

For example, we ask that when you pick up and drop off your child at our preschool, please remember always to sign your child in and out. We always keep the binder at the front desk. We understand that some days can be busy and crazy, and it may occasionally slip your mind, but it is essential that parents take care of this task daily.

Also, we are a cell phone-free facility. We ask that families refrain from using cell phones while in our daycare facility. We encourage communication between our staff and parents, and it becomes challenging to do this when parents are walking in and out of our center’s doors while on their cell phones

Want to Learn More About Our Early Learning Center?

If you’re looking for the best preschool in Peoria, look no further! Cadence Academy Preschool in Peoria is conveniently located at 1523 W Candletree Dr, Peoria, IL 61614 and we are excited to show you our school.

Our Team

Courtney Hackler

Courtney Hackler

School Director

Ms. Courtney graduated from Arcola in 2000 and then attended Lakeland Community College. Ms. Courtney started working in childcare in 2004 as a two-year-old teacher in Springfield IL. Ms. Courtney then moved to Peoria in 2015 when she began working for Cadence Academy Preschool’s Morton location as a School-Age teacher. She has worked in management since 2021 at both our Kay’s Drive location in Bloomington, IL and now Director at our Candletree location in Peoria, IL.
Ms. Courtney loves seeing the children grow, learn, smile, laugh and have so much fun here at Cadence. One of her favorite things is not only getting to know each of the children, but their families as well!
Ms. Courtney enjoys being with her family, watching her nephews and niece learn and grow, and all the sports! Ms. Courtney plays in a competitive dart league here in Peoria.
Ms. Courtney would like all her families and staff to know that she is here for each and every one of them. Even on her busiest days running the school she would drop everything and do for her Cadence family!

Lindsay Delicath

Lindsay Delicath

Assistant Director

Ms. Lindsay was born and raised in Peoria, IL. She graduated from Richwoods High School in 2003 and then continued her education at Illinois Central College where she studied child development. Ms. Lindsay started in childcare in 2004 as an Infant Room teacher and has worked in every age group over the years. Ms. Lindsay has not only worked in childcare, but she worked for a few years at a foster care agency as well. She spent a year as a caseworker at Child Care Connection and soon after decided that the childcare field is where her heart is supposed to be. In 2019 Ms. Lindsay started with Cadence Academy Preschool as the Preschool for All Coordinator and CCAFP Specialist. In 2023 Ms. Lindsay took her current position as Assistant Director at the Candletree location in Peoria, IL.

Ms. Lindsay chose a path in early childhood education because it allows her the opportunity to build relationships and provide lasting positive impacts on each child’s life. She enjoys contributing to their early education and fostering each child’s love for learning.

Ms. Lindsay has three boys that are all young adults now and attend college. In her free time, she enjoys baking and relaxing with a good movie!

Ms. Lindsay would like her Cadence family to know that she appreciates each one of them. Each staff member, family member, and child will leave a lasting impression on her and working at Cadence has been an opportunity that she is truly thankful for.

Ms. Nastasscia

Ms. Nastasscia

Teacher of the Year

This year’s 2025 Teacher of The Year is awarded to Ms. Nastasscia our lead teacher in the Toddler 2’s class. Ms. Nastasscia is beyond patient with each and every child in her classroom. She plans and implements exceptional developmentally appropriate activities for the children. In her classroom they recognize all holidays and study diversity daily. Nastasscia is always flexible with the needs of the children in her class, even if a project gets pushed back or postponed, she’s never discouraged, just simply finds a better time to implement. Nastasscia ensures to learn each individual child and what they need to learn and feel comfortable in our care. She listens to parents and handles all situations with great poise. We are truly honored to have her as part of our Candletree team!

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.

Reviews from Parents

4.8 Rating based on 72 Reviews Leave A Review
Philicia Johnson • Google
My daughter has been going here since she was 4 months old. Now she is 1 years old and I can’t complain about anything. I love the growth I see in her. The staff is great it’s clean and most of all my daughter love the people who interact with her.
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Nsanjay Kaengele • Facebook
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Latesha Stephens • Facebook
Cadence Academy Preschool, Candletree Staff are like family they are very welcoming to everyone. My daughter has been in their care for 4 years and she has always loved it and they have always loved her. They are already ready to live on my newborn, I am blessed to have a great team to care for my girls. 10/10 ⭐️
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