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About Cadence Academy Preschool in Lacey, WA
Welcome to Cadence Academy Preschool in Lacey, Washington. We are conveniently located at 8911 Martin Way East in Lacey, Washington, in the Hawks Prairie area. Our private, secure day care center is also located near major freeways for easy access.
As part of the Cadence Family of Schools, we are a licensed preschool and day care center providing early childhood education and care for children, ages four weeks through Kindergarten entry. Our private preschool is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC is dedicated to improving early childhood education and provides accreditation for high-quality programs. We are an approved provider for Childcare Aware of America who provides child care assistance for military families.
Our day care learning center is designed to ignite a love of learning in all children. We base our activities around play, and instill an early confidence in naturally inquisitive children, teaching them the joys of education.
We offer high caliber, child-focused curriculum with thematic units rich in diversity, which challenge our students to absorb the wonders of the world. Our caring teachers provide children with a nurturing, loving, and structured environment, as well as learning opportunities appropriate to each child’s stage of development.
Our Philosophy
At Cadence Academy Preschool in Lacey, Washington, we believe in the power of intentional education, and it is our mission to provide every child with an active, playful early childhood learning experience that will be beneficial for a lifetime.
We welcome each child to our preschool as part of our family. We make sure to keep parents informed of their child’s progress in a variety of ways, including via daily reports, parent-teacher meetings, and digital communication through our parent communication app.
Daycare, Preschool & School-Age Programs
- Infant Daycare (ages 6 weeks to 1 year) – A daycare program designed to foster your baby’s early foundational skills in a calm, secure environment.
- Toddler Daycare (ages 1 to 2) – An interactive toddler daycare program designed to improve your child’s sense of discovery.
- Early Childhood Learning (ages 2 to 3) – A childcare program focused on improving gross and fine motor skills, vocabulary, and learning through discovery.
- Preschool (ages 3 to 4) –A preschool curriculum carefully designed to jump start a lifetime of learning and achievement.
- Pre-Kindergarten (ages 4 to 5) – Our Pre-Kindergarten program incorporates the skills and experiences taught in prior years to get students ready to transition to Kindergarten.
- Summer Camp Programs (ages 5 to 10) – From adventures in nature, to academic activities, and playing sports, this program ensures that kids do not fall behind during the break between school years, while also having a good time with classmates and our energetic instructors.
What Makes Our Day Care Unique
Our qualified, passionate instructors love their jobs and care deeply about all the children and families we meet. As experts in the field of early education, our teachers participate in ongoing education. We believe it is vital to be constantly learning and improving, and we stay informed and engaged with our children at the highest level possible.
Baby Signs is a sign language program for hearing infants and toddlers that serves to foster language development and communication while they are learning to speak. Studies show that infants and toddlers who use sign language are happier and less frustrated, learn to talk sooner, and they get a long-lasting boost in their intellectual development. All of our infant and toddler teachers have achieved Baby Signs certification.
For our school-aged children, we offer transportation service to several local schools, including Seven Oaks, Meadows, Evergreen Forest, Olympic View, and Lydia Hawk. We offer an enriching Before and After School Program, as well as full day programs on school holidays, and vacations. We include nutritious meals and healthy snacks in our tuition.
More About Our Preschool
Our private pre school has been in operation for more than 11 years, and we are proud to be a part of Lacey’s vibrant community. Come by and visit us at Cadence Academy in Lacey anytime. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Programs Offered
Our Team
Jehnna Keshishian
School Director
With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, Jehnna is a passionate and dedicated Preschool Director committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for young learners. She holds a degree in Education and has extensive experience in curriculum development, staff leadership, and fostering inclusive, play-based learning.
Throughout her career, Jehnna has championed strong family partnerships, individualized support, and developmental best practices to ensure that every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to grow. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and creating a positive culture for both children and staff.
When she’s not at school, Jehnna enjoys spending time with family, camping and exploring nature, and continues to advocate for high-quality early education in her community.
Meghan Crabtree
Assistant Director
I began working with children when I was still a child myself! I babysat and tutored in the early childhood age group all the way until college. I spent four years as a swim instructor, working with children as young as two weeks old! Not only did I teach the life saving skill of water safety, I also trained teachers on how to be the best possible advocates for children possible. When I moved to Washington a handful of years ago, I began lead teaching at the infant age group, which was so enriching and fulfilling. I then transitioned as a lead teacher to a toddler age and have loved the experience of being constantly surprised at how capable and hilarious toddlers truly are. Getting to watch our youngest learners blossom and become who they are meant to be is such a joy and privilege. In my free time, I can be found checking out a local coffee shop, antiquing, going for hikes, reading a good book, and spending quality time with my incredible partner.
Ahyren Meissner
Teacher of the Year
Ahyren is honored to be recognized as Teacher of the Year at Cadence Academy Preschool-Lacey, a reflection of her unwavering dedication to student success, creativity in the classroom, and commitment to lifelong learning. With four years of teaching experience, he brings enthusiasm, empathy, and innovation to every lesson, inspiring students to think critically, explore their passions, and believe in themselves.
Ahyren believes in building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment. His classroom is known for its energy, encouragement, and student-centered approach—where every child feels seen, heard, and empowered.
Beyond the classroom, Ahyren contributes to school initiatives such as mentoring new teachers and always striving to make a positive impact on the school community.
He is deeply grateful for the opportunity to teach and grow alongside his students every day and remains passionate about making learning meaningful, joyful, and transformative.
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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 is 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.
