Cadence Academy Preschool, East Peoria
Cadence Academy Preschool, East Peoria, 3006 North Main St, East Peoria, IL 61611
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Cadence Academy Preschool, East Peoria offers fun physical activities, educational activities, and creative activities for children. The program includes options for infants, toddlers, two-year-olds, preschool and pre-K children, and school-age children, along with before and after school care programs, Spring Break, Summer Break, and Winter Break programs, and a Summer Camp program for older children.
• Ages: 6 weeks–12 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
Cadence Academy Preschool, East Peoria offers Infant Childcare for ages 6 weeks to 15 months, Toddler Childcare for ages 15 months to 2 years, a Two-Year-Olds program for ages 2 to 3 years, a Preschool & Pre-K program for ages 3 to 5 years, and a School-Age Program for ages 5 to 12 years. The program uses a specialized curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten and places emphasis on social and emotional development and school readiness. It focuses on Positive Behavior using the Positive Behavior Strategy (PBS) method and is based on a pyramid model developed by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL). Security procedures at the school include front door codes, doorbell use, and ID checks. The school has a rating of 4.9 based on 42 reviews.
Cadence Education, the organization behind the preschool, has more than 30 years in business. The mission statement for Cadence Academy Preschool states that the main goal of the preschool learning center is to provide a safe, happy learning environment for each child that will stimulate their development at their own, personal pace, and that Cadence Education is dedicated to creating bright futures for all through ensuring safety and exceptional care and education for children, providing peace of mind for families, fostering a kind and supportive environment that promotes growth for employees, and contributing to the communities served in a meaningful and positive way.
The leadership team includes School Director Jennifer Farney, Assistant Director Tara Dorrance, Teacher of the Year Sarah Olsen, Chief Executive Officer Leigh-Ellen Louie, Chief Financial Officer Greg Iverson, Chief Human Resources Officer Lori Sundberg, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Sara Regan, Chief Marketing Officer Anne Berger, Chief Operations Officer Tammi Rice, and Chief Development Officer Zach Abdorrahimzadeh. In 2023, Sarah Olsen completed her Preschool CDA (ages 3–5), and she holds a Preschool CDA (ages 3–5). In 2024, 100% of the Pre-K children assessed in the school demonstrated Readiness or Advanced Readiness for Kindergarten. School Director Jennifer Farney states that she loves being involved with her children, church, and her community and is very active in events that are put on around the community and keeps her children involved as well.
Last updated January 11, 2026.
• Ages: 6 weeks–12 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
Cadence Academy Preschool, East Peoria offers Infant Childcare for ages 6 weeks to 15 months, Toddler Childcare for ages 15 months to 2 years, a Two-Year-Olds program for ages 2 to 3 years, a Preschool & Pre-K program for ages 3 to 5 years, and a School-Age Program for ages 5 to 12 years. The program uses a specialized curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten and places emphasis on social and emotional development and school readiness. It focuses on Positive Behavior using the Positive Behavior Strategy (PBS) method and is based on a pyramid model developed by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL). Security procedures at the school include front door codes, doorbell use, and ID checks. The school has a rating of 4.9 based on 42 reviews.
Cadence Education, the organization behind the preschool, has more than 30 years in business. The mission statement for Cadence Academy Preschool states that the main goal of the preschool learning center is to provide a safe, happy learning environment for each child that will stimulate their development at their own, personal pace, and that Cadence Education is dedicated to creating bright futures for all through ensuring safety and exceptional care and education for children, providing peace of mind for families, fostering a kind and supportive environment that promotes growth for employees, and contributing to the communities served in a meaningful and positive way.
The leadership team includes School Director Jennifer Farney, Assistant Director Tara Dorrance, Teacher of the Year Sarah Olsen, Chief Executive Officer Leigh-Ellen Louie, Chief Financial Officer Greg Iverson, Chief Human Resources Officer Lori Sundberg, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Sara Regan, Chief Marketing Officer Anne Berger, Chief Operations Officer Tammi Rice, and Chief Development Officer Zach Abdorrahimzadeh. In 2023, Sarah Olsen completed her Preschool CDA (ages 3–5), and she holds a Preschool CDA (ages 3–5). In 2024, 100% of the Pre-K children assessed in the school demonstrated Readiness or Advanced Readiness for Kindergarten. School Director Jennifer Farney states that she loves being involved with her children, church, and her community and is very active in events that are put on around the community and keeps her children involved as well.
Last updated January 11, 2026.
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