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Why Families in Olympia, WA Choose Our Daycare and Preschool
Welcome to Cadence Academy Preschool, Yelm Highway, a trusted daycare and preschool in Olympia, WA. Our early learning center provides a nurturing, home-like environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow every day. Families choose our Olympia preschool because of our caring teachers, engaging classrooms, and skill-based curriculum designed to support each stage of early childhood development. Whether you’re looking for nurturing daycare for your infant or toddler, or a preschool program that helps prepare your child for future academic success, our team is committed to helping every child reach their full potential.
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
Cadence Academy Preschool, Yelm Highway provides a consistent, nurturing early learning environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged as they grow through each stage of development. Our focus is on building a strong foundation where children can learn with confidence, curiosity, and joy in a setting that feels both welcoming and secure.
Our warm, experienced educators build caring relationships with each child, creating a strong sense of trust and belonging from the very beginning. In combination with intentional small class sizes, we are able to provide individualized attention that supports each child’s unique pace, personality, and developmental needs. Through engaging, play-based experiences throughout the day, children are encouraged to explore, discover, and build confidence as they develop early learning skills in natural and meaningful ways.
Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to be safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environments where children feel comfortable learning, interacting, and growing alongside others. Above all else, we are committed to providing a safe and loving environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged every day.
More About Our Yelm Highway Location
Cadence Academy Preschool, Yelm Highway is conveniently located at 3910 Yelm Highway SE, Olympia, WA 98501. Our preschool and daycare is easily accessible for families throughout Olympia and the surrounding communities, making daily drop-off and pick-up simple and convenient for busy parents.
Kids Café Preschool Cooking Program
Cooking Up Confidence, One Recipe at a Time
Kids Café is a hands-on cooking program where children explore new foods, build confidence, and develop essential life skills through fun, guided kitchen experiences.
Program Highlights:
- Designed for ages 3+
- Weekly sessions over a 12-week program
- Hands-on cooking activities and kid-friendly recipes
- Builds teamwork, sharing, and communication skills
- Encourages problem-solving and following directions
- Supports early math, literacy, and critical thinking
- Includes a take-home cooking kit for continued fun
Schedule a Tour of Our Olympia 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
Morgan Whipple
School Director
Morgan Whipple is the School Director at Cadence Academy Preschool Yelm Highway in Olympia, WA. She moved to Washington in 2021 from Florida, and previously lived in South Korea in 2020, where she taught English to children. Morgan has worked with children for ten years, beginning her career in an elementary school in her hometown, where she spent five years before continuing her journey abroad and later at Cadence Academy Preschool for the rest.
She joined Cadence Academy in 2021 as a 5-year-old Lead Teacher in the Pre-Kindergarten (Senior Pre-K) classroom, where she worked for four years before stepping into an Assistant Director role and then eventually Director. Throughout the years she has always had a passion for working with kids, seeing the smiles on their faces when learning something new, making new friends and growing socially and emotionally has always been a blessing and the connections made along the way have been so special to her. In her free time, she enjoys playing games, watching her favorite shows, coloring, and traveling, which includes her annual trip to Florida to see her family.
Mary Bowdish
Assistant Director
Mary Bowdish is the Assistant Director at Cadence Academy Preschool Yelm Highway in Olympia, WA. While originally from Washington, she recently returned after living in Michigan, where she earned her Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She has worked in early childhood education for about four years and remains deeply passionate about helping children learn, grow, and discover themselves in both daycare and preschool settings.
Mary is also a proud parent, with two daughters who attend Cadence Academy Preschool and love being part of the school community. She is proud to now serve on the team and support other families in creating positive early learning experiences.
Ms. Clayanna
Teacher of the Year
Ms. Clayanna is originally from the Northern Mariana Islands and moved to Washington four years ago with her family. While she misses the sunshine and beautiful beaches of home, she has grown to love living in Washington and being part of the preschool community.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her two puppies. She brings warmth and care to her classroom each day and is dedicated to creating a positive early childhood education experience for every child in her care.
What are your hours?
We are open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, providing full-day care to support working families.
What ages are accepted?
We offer programs for children from 4 weeks through 6 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.
