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

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

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!
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.
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.
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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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