Families in La Porte have entrusted the care and early education of their children to Cadence Academy Preschool, La Porte for well over 30 years. Our directors, teachers, and staff are dedicated and nurturing child care professionals who are here to help your family make the most of these precious early years.
We’re Proud to be 3-Star Accredited School with Texas Rising Star!
Ensuring high-quality care and early learning for Texas’ youngest learners.
Texas Rising Star is a quality rating program that recognizes child care centers going above state standards to deliver stronger early education. Why it matters: kids in higher-quality programs show up to school more confident, capable, and ready to learn.
Our 3-Star rating puts us among the best! It reflects engaging classrooms, meaningful teacher interactions, and a real focus on every child’s growth. It means that your child is not just cared for, they are supported, challenged, and set up to thrive from day one.
We Proudly Accept Texas Education Freedom Accounts!
In 2025, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 2 and provided $1 billion in funding to create the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program and give parents greater freedom and flexibility in choosing the best educational environment for their children.
The TEFA program, administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, is expected to be the largest day-one school choice initiative in the nation.
Cadence KickStart™ Soccer is a high-energy enrichment program designed to build confidence, coordination, and teamwork through fun, age-appropriate soccer play. Led by the teachers your child already knows and trusts, it’s seamlessly built into the school day.
Program Highlights:
Designed for ages 3–5
12-week program (once per week)
40–50 minute sessions
Builds balance, coordination, and motor skills
Encourages listening, teamwork, and confidence
Integrated into your child’s daily schedule
Talk to your School Director today to learn more and enroll.
Our Preschool & Childcare Programs
We take a skill-based approach to early education that balances social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. The flexibility built into our curriculum allows us to customize educational activities to match the interests and current skill level of each student so that these first educational experiences are engaging and fun!
Another significant part of our curriculum is our Kind Child program. Kind Child is a year-long program for children ages two and older that helps our teachers nurture and strengthen every child’s social and emotional skills. We have found that when we focus on the emotional well-being of each child in our care, we strengthen our school as well. We are confident that Kind Child will continue to strengthen the culture of our entire preschool center by elevating every child’s feelings of happiness, improving their well-being, and enriching their friendships.
Kindergarten Readiness
An exceptional education is an important part of our preschool’s promise to you. Most daycare centers and preschools that you’ll encounter when searching for care either have no curriculum or utilize a curriculum based on themes. We take a different approach.
Our Ascend Curriculum is skill-based and focuses on progressively building skill sets across nine different subjects each month. We work towards age-appropriate developmental milestones in every program and fine-tune important skills just before kindergarten during Kindergarten Club. We want your child to develop a lifelong love of learning and enjoy the exciting transition into elementary school!
Getting To Our Preschool
Our La Porte center is situated at 3902 Underwood Rd, La Porte, TX 77571, along Underwood Road near Spencer Highway. We are conveniently close to Heritage and Lomax Elementary Schools, as well as Lomax Park and neighborhood shopping centers, allowing for an effortless morning drop-off and pickup routine for local families.
Positioned just minutes from SH-225 and SH-146 with direct access to Beltway 8, our preschool provides a quick, stress-free commute for parents traveling toward Deer Park, Pasadena, Baytown, the Houston Ship Channel industrial complex, or downtown Houston.
Hello, I am Yvonne Carney, I have been a part of the family since July 8, 1985. I started working in childcare after I graduated from La Porte High School in 1985. During my time as a teacher for twenty years, I was given the opportunity to learn many skills, including being a better mother to my son. As time went by, my skills improved as a lead teacher and soon after I became Director. I have been the proud Director of a school that is known by many generations in our community. I have been married to my best friend, Gary, for 26 years. We were blessed with a son, Andrew. They are my heart and soul. My hobbies include crocheting, RC cars, camping, fishing, and sewing. My favorite thing to do is interacting with children.
Mrs. Robin
Assistant Director
I have been employed at The Peanut Gallery since September 2007. I joined as an Infant Teacher, then on to Lead Teacher, Office Help, and now Assistant Director. I was recently promoted to Assistant Director in August of 2014. I have two girls 2 and 10! I am an artist, besides working at The Peanut Gallery this is my favorite hobby. I love painting, drawing, and trying new art projects teachers and children throw my way. I believe in “Living for the moments you can’t put into words.”
Mrs. Michelle
Teacher
I have been employed at Pals/The Peanut Gallery for 31 years this July. My 2 grown children have been through our program and now my three grandchildren. I enjoy photography, scrapbooking, and boating with my family.
Barbara Love
Lead Teacher
Barbara Love is the Lead Teacher in the Twos classroom at Cadence Academy Preschool, bringing nearly four decades of experience in early childhood education. She began her teaching career in October 1986 and has spent her professional life nurturing young children through some of their most formative years. Barbara has always believed that every child learns differently, and she approaches her work with patience, dedication, and a genuine desire to make a lasting difference in the lives of the children in her care.
Barbara finds great fulfillment in watching her students grow and develop, and she is deeply committed to creating a classroom environment where every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Outside of the classroom, Barbara enjoys spending time with her family, watching her grandchildren play sports, fishing, walking her dogs, scrapbooking, and reading. Families at Cadence Academy Preschool can count on Barbara to be a personable, hardworking, and caring presence in their child’s early education journey.
The daycare does everything I need them to, for me to feel comfortable with my kids being there daily and I just love the staff!
October 30, 2026
Samantha Gonzalez
Google
Absolutely love the communication, love, and care for my children. They go above and beyond!!
October 21, 2026
Ashlea Meier
Google
I enjoy the flexibility that Cadence Academy provides on what day of the week my child can attend. The creative approach to education and crafts makes the day enjoyable for my child. He often comes home saying that his day at Pre-K was "the best day ever."
May 18, 2026
Mirayah Ochoa
Google
We have been with cadence for a long time. We adore all the teachers and the director. Our kids have thrived at this school.
Cadence Academy Preschool, La Porte
La Porte, TX
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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.
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.
Your child is unique, and we are happy to provide an educational, fun, and nurturing environment where each child can develop and thrive in order to build a bright future with unlimited possibilities.
