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Why Families in DuPont, WA Choose Our Daycare and Preschool
Welcome to Cadence Academy Preschool and Daycare in DuPont, Washington. At our private preschool and daycare in DuPont, Washington, we like to make children feel at home when they walk through our doors. Families choose our DuPont preschool because of our warm, home-like environment where children feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. From family photos displayed in our classrooms to live plants and classroom pets, children are surrounded by familiar touches that help them feel safe and welcomed.
Our mission is to provide children and families in DuPont, Washington with a true “Home Away From Home” where children develop a strong sense of self, love of learning, and meaningful community culture through care and play. We strive for educational excellence through hands-on learning and implementing a child-centered preschool curriculum that allows each student to shine as an individual.
A Childcare Center Built on Family and Community
Family involvement is an important part of our daycare and preschool community. As a small, close-knit early learning center, we believe families are an integral part of the program and encourage parents to actively participate in their child’s educational journey. Parents have opportunities to see their children’s teachers daily and to participate in the program as their schedules allow. This close relationship enhances each child’s personal growth and achievement and promotes a secure and safe environment. Communication between teacher and families adds to each child’s learning environment and offers support for continued success.
Early Childhood Programs Offered
Cadence Academy Preschool offers a variety of childcare and early education programs designed to support children at every stage of development. We have programs for every child, and our team can help you choose the right fit for your family.
- Infant Daycare: A nurturing, home-like environment where infants receive individualized care, sensory experiences, and loving support during their earliest stages of development.
- Toddler Daycare: An active learning environment where curious toddlers develop independence, communication skills, and confidence through exploration and guided play.
- Preschool: A play-based learning environment where children strengthen school-readiness skills, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
- Pre-Kindergarten: A structured, engaging learning environment where children build the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for a confident transition to kindergarten and beyond.
Our Approach to Early Childhood Education
Ascend Curriculum
Our Ascend Curriculum supports the academic, physical, emotional, and creative development of every child. It includes engaging activities in areas such as Cultural Understanding, Baby Signs, Literacy, Mathematics, and Technology.
We believe children learn best when experiences are tailored to their interests. Our teachers personalize learning activities and use small group instruction to better support each child’s individual needs and developmental stage, including infants and toddlers who benefit from early exposure to our curriculum.
Kind Child
A cornerstone of our preschool curriculum is our Kind Child program. The goal of Kind Child is to promote happiness, build positive friendships, and support strong social-emotional development in every child. Through this program, we introduce valuable character traits such as Responsibility, Thankfulness, Sharing, and a Positive Self-Image. We have found that when we attend to the emotional well-being of each child in our care, we also strengthen our school!
What Makes Our Daycare and Preschool Unique
At Cadence Academy Preschool DuPont, many of our families stay with us from infancy through elementary school, building long-lasting relationships that often continue even after they move away. This strong sense of connection reflects the supportive community we have created with both children and families over time.
What sets our school apart is our commitment to high-quality early education combined with meaningful daily experiences. Our center is NAEYC Accredited, reflecting the highest standards of early childhood care and education, and is supported by experienced, dedicated teachers who provide hands-on learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Children enjoy nutritious, family-style meals and snacks each day, along with developmentally supportive Baby Signs® programs that encourage early communication skills.
In addition, our modern, security-controlled facility is located in a family-friendly neighborhood, offering a safe and welcoming environment for children to learn and grow. We also support families through partnerships with NACCRRA and Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood, helping expand access to quality care. To support school readiness, we focus on kindergarten preparation through our Pre-K Plus and Kindergarten Club programs, while maintaining strong family communication through weekly emails, photos, progress updates, and classroom newsletters.
More About Our DuPont Location
Cadence Academy Preschool is conveniently located at 2212 Palisade Boulevard, DuPont, WA 98327, near the intersection of Palisade Boulevard and Center Drive. Our preschool and daycare is easily accessible for families throughout DuPont and the surrounding communities, making daily drop-off and pick-up convenient for busy parents.
Schedule a Tour of Our Dupont Preschool and Daycare
We invite you to schedule a tour to see our classrooms, meet our teachers, and learn more about our programs and find the right fit for your child.
Programs Offered
Our Team
Shelby Bridges
School Director
Shelby Bridges has worked in Early Childhood Education since 2019, though her passion for working with children began long before through her large, close-knit family. As one of four siblings and an aunt to ten nieces and nephews, and now a mother to her son, Shelby’s love for children continues to grow and guide her work in the preschool and daycare setting.
Since joining Cadence Academy Preschool DuPont, Shelby has grown quickly from Teacher Assistant to Director. She loves every moment of supporting staff, supporting families, and creating a nurturing early childhood education environment where children feel safe, supported, and able to thrive every day.
Samantha (Sam) Menendez
Assistant Director
Samantha (Sam) Menendez went to the Art Institute of California for photography and has worked in early childhood education for six years. She started in May of 2019 after noticing kids playing outside at a preschool near her childhood home. She started as a Montessori assistant teacher, and has worked her way into an Assistant Director role at DuPont.
Sam is dedicated to being present for children and families each day and supporting a team that creates a safe, engaging environment for early learning. In her free time, she enjoys photography and taking long drives with her husband and child to the woods to explore and take photos, swimming, and really wants to buy a mystery jar of jewelry from an antique store one day. Sam brings so much creativity and care into her leadership at Cadence Academy Preschool DuPont.
Kaelyn Alleyne
Teacher of the Year
Kaelyn Alleyne is a lead teacher in one of the preschool classrooms and the Teacher of the Year this year at Cadence Academy Preschool DuPont. She is currently studying early childhood education at Clover Park Technical College. When asked about her passion for the field, she often says, “What is there not to like about early childhood education?” She loves that children are funny, love unconditionally, and teach her just as much as she teaches them.
Kaelyn began working in early childhood education in September 2023, starting as break staff before quickly moving into a teacher’s assistant role in an early preschool classroom. There, she learned a great deal from the lead teacher and eventually grew into a lead teacher herself, a role she truly loves. She believes children learn best when they are involved in shaping their learning environment, so her classroom is always evolving based on their interests. She also values consistent communication with children, helping them understand their day while building their confidence in expressing themselves.
In her free time, Kaelyn enjoys reading, doing puzzles, playing pickleball, cuddling her dogs, and spending time with her family. She is also interested in collecting unique items and enjoys Tim Burton’s work. Her goal is for every child to feel like each day is an exciting adventure they look forward to, and she works hard to create a flexible, “go-with-the-flow” environment that embraces learning, even when it gets messy.
Accreditations
NAEYC Accreditation
Every child deserves access to high-quality early learning experiences. NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) has set 10 standards for early childhood programs that can help families make the right choice when they are looking for a child care center, preschool, or kindergarten. The standards and criteria are also the foundation of the NAEYC Accreditation system for early childhood programs. To earn NAEYC Accreditation, schools must go through an extensive self-study and quality-improvement process, followed by an on-site visit by NAEYC Assessors to verify and ensure that the program meets each of the ten program standards, and hundreds of corresponding individual criteria. NAEYC-accredited programs are always prepared for unannounced quality-assurance visits during their accreditation term, which lasts for five years. In the 30 years since NAEYC Accreditation was established, it has become a widely recognized sign of high-quality early childhood education. More than 7,000 programs are currently accredited by NAEYC—less than 10 percent of all child care centers, preschools, and kindergartens nationally achieve this recognition.
What are your hours?
We are open Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM, providing full-day care to support working families.
What ages are accepted?
We offer programs for children from 6 weeks through 5 years old.
What will my child be learning?
Children learn through a skill-based curriculum that supports development across literacy, math, science, physical fitness, creative expression, social-emotional growth, cultural understanding, technology, and language. Learning is guided by teachers through intentional, age-appropriate activities that build skills step by step while supporting each child’s individual growth. This approach builds confidence, independence, and kindergarten readiness through engaging, hands-on experiences.
How do you ensure safety and security?
We prioritize safety through secure entry systems with individual access codes, trained staff certified in First Aid and CPR, and routine safety drills and emergency preparedness plans.
How do I schedule a tour?
You can schedule a tour online using our self-service booking system with at least 24 hours’ notice so we can prepare for your visit and ensure the best experience for your family.
How much is tuition?
Tuition at varies based on your child’s age, selected program, and attendance schedule. Please contact us for the most accurate and up-to-date pricing information.
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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.
