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4.2 Rating based on 81 Reviews
Contact number 201-877-1495
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Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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About Cadence Academy Preschool in Edgewater

At Cadence Academy Preschool, Edgewater, we recognize that the first six years of a child’s life are a period of rapid cognitive and physical development. Cadence Academy Preschool offers engaging learning environments where trained teachers gently nurture each child’s physical and intellectual development with carefully selected and sensitively administered activities and materials.

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 childcare centers have been serving families in New York and New Jersey since 1983 and we strive to create long-lasting relationships with our families because we believe children thrive when there’s a strong connection between home and school.

These are some of the wonderful things our families have said about our school:

  • “Kind teachers that are conscientious of my children’s needs and personalities. An enriched curriculum that suits the needs of all learners.”
  • “The staff is incredible! I have had the pleasure of knowing some of them for almost a decade now. They genuinely care about these children, and it shows!”
  • “I always appreciate such great care and the wonderful environment your school provides for us!”
  • “They are like family – remember everyone’s names – including siblings and loving teachers and administrators.”

Our Programs

Kind Child

Kind Child Program LogoKind Child is a proprietary program that allows us to nurture social skills and develop character. The goal of Kind Child is to elevate every child’s feelings of happiness, improve their emotional well-being, and enrich friendships. We focus on new social-emotional skills each month and a character trait such as Friendship, Responsibility, and a Positive Self-Image every two months.

Positive Guidance and Discipline

Every child in our care is encouraged to express his or her needs and feelings in a positive and constructive way and to show their caregivers and peers respect and empathy. As caring educators, we mentor our young children to make appropriate choices and help them to regulate their emotions and behaviors.

Positive discipline is a process of teaching children how to behave appropriately and respects the rights of the individual child, the group, and the adult. At Cadence Academy Preschool, positive discipline is consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children and helps children maintain self-control and learn positive behaviors.

Our Team

Setenay Bilukbash

Setenay Bilukbash

School Director

I’ve been part of Cadence Education since 2011. I’ve spent almost 20 years working in early childhood education, and I truly can’t imagine doing anything else. I earned both my bachelor’s degree and MBA from Rutgers University, which have helped me blend strong leadership with a deep understanding of what young children need to thrive. What I love most about my role is being a part of each child’s journey—supporting their growth, encouraging their curiosity, and helping them develop socially, emotionally, and academically. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch them discover the world around them and to help create a nurturing space where they feel safe, confident, and excited to learn every day. I can’t wait to welcome you to the Cadence family!

Reviews from Parents

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Mel N • Google
Our little boy has thrived in this classroom, and so much of that is a direct reflection of Ms. Shadai's warmth and dedication. From day one, she made our child feel safe, seen, and excited to learn. Her knowledge of early childhood development is evident in everything she does — whether she's supporting feeding routines, advising on picky eating strategies, guiding toilet training with patience and consistency, or redirecting behavior in a way that is kind but clear. She meets children exactly where they are developmentally and responds with strategies that actually work. She is, without question, a fantastic asset to this daycare, and we are so grateful our little boy has been in her care. We will miss this school!
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Elisabeth Afriat • Google
My daughter has attended Cadence since she was 5 months old. She is now 2 and I cannot say enough great things about everyone there! The teachers are amazing. My daughter loved going there in the morning. A special thank you to Miss Namrata that my daughter adored! She is truly gifted with kids and we will really miss her. Everyone else was always sweet and professional. We are sad to move away from the area but if we come back, I would definitely enroll her at Cadence again. I would 100% recommend this place!
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Namiko Tanaka • Google
We moved to the United States from Japan for a work assignment, and our daughter enrolled at Cadence when she was three years old. She had previously attended a preschool in Japan, and even though she didn’t understand any English at first, she was warmly welcomed by kind teachers and classmates and was able to adjust very quickly. The school regularly shares photos of activities, and they promptly communicate with us by phone whenever anything comes up, which gives us great peace of mind. Our daughter often tells us how much she loves her teacher, and we truly feel grateful to have found such a caring environment for her.
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Zhang Saining • Google
We joined Cadence Academy in Edgewater when my daughter was 2 years old. She started in Mrs. Yadira’s class, and that transition period was handled very well. Mrs. Yadira is very experienced and caring—she made my daughter feel safe and comfortable right from the beginning. We are now in Mrs. Shadai’s class, and she does a great job leading a group of preschoolers. The class offers a wide range of activities that not only keep the kids engaged but also help them build friendships and learn how to navigate social situations. She is also very proactive and communicative with parents. Overall, the facilities at Cadence are quite good, and compared to other options nearby, it feels the most like a structured school environment rather than just a daycare.
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Edgewater, NJ

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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.

 

 

 

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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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