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Cadence Academy Preschool, Tumwater

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Welcome to Cadence Academy Preschool, Tumwater! We love that children are full of wonder and naturally want to explore the world around them.

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Thanks to the flexibility of our Ascend Curriculum, we take an individualized approach to early childhood education and encourage every child to progress towards age-appropriate goals at their natural pace. New skills are introduced sequentially in 9 different learning domains each month and activities are modified to fit the interests and current skill level of each child. This skill-based approach to early education ensures that every child feels engaged, supported, and challenged and makes learning fun!

Our teachers show our littlest students how to communicate using Baby Signs, which creates an excellent opportunity for you and your child to communicate before they can express themselves verbally.

Our preschoolers make significant strides towards kindergarten readiness in our preschool program. They learn a different letter each week, participate in science and math activities daily, practice social skills both inside the classroom and on the playground, and explore different kinds of hands-on sensory art. We also have small group time where we read books, sing songs, and work on projects together.

Our Pre-Kindergarten student get to participate in both our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Club programs, which emphasize math, science, and reading through Lego Engineering, Hands-On Science, and Bob’s Books. These programs are designed to prepare children

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If you’re looking for daycare services or a preschool in Tumwater that your family can call home, we would love to have you in for a visit. We’ll show you around our school and introduce you to our teachers and staff. We’re located at 6518 Capital Blvd SE, Tumwater, WA 98501. Give us a call or schedule a visit online today!

Our Team

Brittany Cantu

Brittany Cantu

School Director

I have over 13 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. My journey began at Cadence Academy in 2011 as a Lead Preschool Teacher. During this time, I earned my Child Development Associate (CDA) from Clover Park Technical College. In 2023, I was promoted to Director and am currently enrolled at Puget Sound Community College, working toward an ECE State Certificate. Outside of professional life, I enjoy spending time with my husband and stepson. Gardening, working on our small farm, connecting with family and friends, camping, and exploring nature.

Abbigale Richardson

Abbigale Richardson

Assistant Director

My name is Abbigale Richardson. I will be celebrating three years with Cadence Academy Preschool this coming August. I initially worked as a floater, then as a Teacher Assistant in the 4-year-old classroom. As of July 2024, I have been the Assistant Director here at the Tumwater Cadence Academy. In 2022, I earned my Associate of Arts degree from SPSCC. Over the past year and a half, I have returned to SPSCC to complete my ECE certificates; I currently hold both the General and Initial certificates and am working toward obtaining my State certification. The past three years have taught me the importance of building strong relationships with students, their families, and the community. It has been incredibly rewarding to be a part of and witness each individual’s growth and development.

Reviews from Parents

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I transferred my two toddlers from another location to this location and I have been so grateful ever since! This daycare center runs so well both the director and assistant director communicate things really well. The teachers have all been here awhile and seem to love their jobs its just good vibes no huge issues and almost never missed communication! Love this center so thankful my babies get to spend their days at a place that enjoys them and cares for them well! 💝
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I used to go to this daycare when I was younger, and honestly, this place feels more like family to me than a regular daycare. Everyone is still so welcoming and caring. When I used to go to this daycare, I remember when my half sister’s stepmom, Sarah, who was the director at the time, always let me visit my little sister in the infant room. This place holds so many memories for me that I experienced myself growing up, so it’s honestly such a special feeling seeing my own kids here now. I absolutely love Brittany, the current director, she’s a huge reason why I decided to choose this daycare for my kids. She and Abby handle everything with so much professionalism and genuinely care about the children and their well being. When I pick my kids up later in the day, I see Abby handling so many different responsibilities while still smiling, being welcoming, and making sure she tells parents, “Have a great day, see you tomorrow!” Those little things really stand out to me. I also absolutely love that the policies here are followed accordingly, and I appreciate receiving newsletters through Kaymbu keeping parents updated on events, activities, and what’s going on throughout the month. You can truly tell that the children’s well-being is a priority here, and as a parent, that means so much to me. I don’t live around Tumwater, but I’m willing to travel a ways to make sure my kids are somewhere they’re treated with love, respect, and care. That’s how much I value this place. It’s such a full circle moment knowing I grew up going to this daycare and now my kids are here too. It honestly makes me feel even more comfortable and safe knowing this place has been a part of my life for so long. Thank you to all the teachers for continuing to be so kind, helpful, and attending. Even on the busy and chaotic days, you all deserve a round of applause❤️
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The management and teachers at Cadence are friendly, supportive, communicative, and incredibly creative with the children. The activities they plan are engaging, frequent, and thoughtfully designed to encourage learning and development. I have had the privilege of watching both of my daughters grow through their time at Cadence, not only academically but also socially and emotionally. Their confidence, skills, and love of learning have flourished with the support of the wonderful staff. I am truly grateful to Cadence for keeping the children safe, cared for, and nurtured while playing such an important role in their growth and development. They have become a meaningful part of our family's journey, and I cannot thank them enough for all they do.
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Friendly staff, cleanliness, enriching class environments. My child seems very happy every day.

Cadence Academy Preschool, Tumwater

Tumwater, WA

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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 at this location.

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.

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