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3910 Yelm Hwy SE
Olympia, WA 98501 - (360) 972-7946
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Monday - Friday
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM - Ages: 4 weeks - 6 years
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About Cadence Academy Preschool in Olympia, WA
Welcome to Cadence Academy Preschool, Yelm Highway! We offer a nurturing homelike environment your family will love and a skill-based curriculum that prepares young mind for future academic success. If you’re looking for nurturing daycare for your little one or a preschool program that will make the most of your child’s first educational experiences, you’ve come to the right place.
Our Preschool’s Programs:
- Infant Daycare (ages 6 weeks to 1 year)
- Toddler Daycare (ages 1 to 2)
- Early Learners (ages 2 to 3)
- Preschool (ages 3 to 4)
- Pre-Kindergarten (ages 4 to 5)
Ascend Curriculum
Young children learn best when they are active and engaged! The Ascend Curriculum encourages preschool children to participate in a number of ways. As one teacher works closely with a small group of students, other students will be engaging in hands-on learning with peers at various learning centers throughout the classroom. This approach creates more personalized interactions between teachers and students and gives children space to take responsibility for their own learning.
Our teachers help our students develop new skills in 9 different learning domains every month. Skills are often taught at a challenging pace, but our teachers are encouraged to modify activities to match the needs and interests of each child. We want your child’s first educational experiences to supportive, challenging, and fun so they develop important skill sets and a love of learning!
Kind Child
Kind Child is a beautiful part of our monthly curriculum that focuses on the social and emotional needs of our children. We encourage our students to adopt valuable character traits like a Positive Self-Image, Responsibility, Empathy, and Thankfulness and work on new emotional skills every month. Our mission is to elevate the emotional well-being of every child in our care and promote positive friendships!
Programs Offered
Our Team

Shelby Bridges
School Director
I’ve been working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2019 but my journey started long before that with my own big, loving family. I am one of four siblings and have ten amazing nieces and nephews. Becoming a mom to my son only deepened my love for children and passion for helping them grow. When I began working for Cadence, I was blessed with the opportunity to grow quickly from a Teacher Assistant to a Director. I love every moment of guiding staff, supporting families, and creating environments where children can thrive.

Dillon Callahan
Assistant Director
I’ve been with Cadence for the past four years working at few locations along the way. I originally went to school for my EMT-B certification, which taught me a lot about staying calm and helping others. In my free time, I love hiking, bowling in tournaments, and playing video games. I try to bring a mix of fun, energy, and patience to everything I do, whether at work or doing what I love outside of it.

Miss Lynn
Lead Teacher
I work in the Owl classroom and absolutely love and adore all of my babies. Family is everything to me and we enjoy spending time together and planning family outings. We like to go to movies, but also enjoy time outdoors hiking, biking and sitting around the campfire and camping together. The ocean is a favorite spot for family vacations.

Ms. Clayanna
Teacher of the Year
I am from the Northern Mariana Islands and moved to Washington four years ago with my family. While I miss the sunshine and beautiful beaches back home, I have grown to love living in this state. I enjoy spending my free time with my family and 2 puppies.
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