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2222 Yelm Hwy SE
Olympia, WA 98501 - (360) 972-7922
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Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM - Ages: 6 weeks - 5 years
- Overview
- Programs
- Our Team
About Cadence Academy Preschool in Olympia, Washington
Welcome to Cadence Academy Preschool in Olympia, Washington. We are conveniently located at the corner of Boulevard and Yelm Highway, shortly after the roundabout at 2222 Yelm Highway SE in Olympia, Washington. A member of the Cadence Education Family of Schools, this is the second of two locations in Yelm, Washington, serving the Lacey and Yelm Highway regions.
We tailor our small, cozy, child care center for children ages six weeks through four-years-old. Our daycare center is ideal for working families because we can provide lots of specialized, one-on-one attention to the children in our care, and our caregivers love to do it!
Our esteemed, early childhood educators are passionate about their jobs and always make your children feel welcomed and loved. Our staff’s years of experience speaks to their dedication. Each child gets to know every teacher because we are a tight-knit center, and we like to operate like one big, happy family. This approach gives young children a strong sense of comfort and security. So even though we are a “small” early childhood education center, we are “big” on love and learning!
Our Philosophy
We believe a child’s essential early years should be bright and joyful, setting them up for the rest of their lives. Cadence Academy Preschool teachers bring so much light to babies’ first years because we emphasize individualized attention with every child, making your little one feel cherished and loved while engaging in play-based education. This nurturing context allows learning to grow and creates a strong foundation for life.
What Makes Our Child Care Facility Unique
We provide a unique home-like learning environment at every step of your child’s learning. Our caring staff is dedicated, and their longevity is unique;the majority of our teachers have worked for us anywhere from the last five to 12 years.
Our child care center has two large playgrounds with covered and uncovered areas, which are private and safely located away from the street. Each play ground has age-appropriate equipment, and all children have the pleasure of exploring the outdoors. The building is secure from the outside, so you know your kids are always safe.
Our preschool’s kitchen is a small, home-style kitchen, where our cooks create healthy and delicious meals that are age-appropriate and follow USDA Menu standards.
Finally, our customized curriculum targets age-specific development for each group. Some of the programs our families say they love the most include our Kind Child Program, Kindergarten Club, and Bob’s Books Learning Program.
Programs Offered
Our Team

Christine Pulopot
School Director
I am a wife and mom of 3 busy boys! If we are not out playing sports, we try and find new adventures around Washington. We arrived in Washington in 2022, and I have been with Cadence Academy since we arrived! I started as a floater then promoted to the assistant Infant Teacher. I continued to grow with the company and was promoted to Assistant Director at our Tumwater location in September of 2023. As of April 2024 I took on the role of Director here at Yelm 2 and have been working hard to continue growing this school!
I have been in the childcare industry for many years working with infants all the way up to middle schoolers. I have my Early Education Degree from San Diego State University. I started exploring the world of administration while working for the Child and Youth Services: Parent and Outreach Services in Arizona. From there I learned; I not only have a passion for helping children learn and grow but also a passion for administrative duties. I am so lucky to be part of Cadence Academy as it gave me the opportunities to grow in both parts of this field of work.
I look forward to welcoming new and returning families to our Cadence Academy Preschool, Yelm 2 family!

Natasha George
Teacher of the Year
I’ve been in childcare since 2019 and love working with families to help their students grow! I grew up in the PNW and love to kayak and explore new places on the weekends.