Cadence Education

Cadence Education offers infant care with play-based learning in a calm, secure, nurturing environment. Activities include rocking, cuddling, talking, singing, reading, and age-appropriate movement. Toddler care includes guided play, safe exploration, story time, movement and fitness, creative expression, potty training support, Baby Signs®, self-help skills, Spanish, and Q&A time.

Programs

• Infant Care — 6 weeks to 18 months · Play-based learning in a calm, secure, nurturing environment; activities include rocking, cuddling, talking, singing, reading, and age-appropriate movement.
• Toddler Care — 12 months to 3 years old · Hands-on learning with guided play, safe exploration, story time, movement and fitness, creative expression, potty training support, Baby Signs®, self-help skills, Spanish, and Q&A time.
• Preschool — Happy, safe environment with hands-on learning opportunities designed to stimulate curiosity and build confidence.
• Pre-K and Kindergarten Club — Designed to help children be ready for Kindergarten and beyond by building emotional, social, and academic skills.
• Private Kindergarten — Private kindergarten program that goes beyond minimum standards and curriculum requirements in cognitive and social development.
• Before & After Care — School-age students · Supports school-age students with academic and personal goals, homework help, friendships, transportation to and from many surrounding schools, and virtual learning support.
• Summer Programs — Flexible summer programs with nature adventures, academic activities, and sports to keep children learning over break.
• Montessori Schools — Montessori philosophy emphasizing freedom, order, self-discipline, multi-age grouping, and teacher guidance.
• Montessori Elementary — Private Montessori elementary schools offering educational experiences not available at public schools.
• Reggio Emilia — Early childhood approach focused on curiosity, self-expression, communication, logical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Language Immersion — Hands-on, minds-on activities that build academic foundation, bilingual skills, self-confidence, and cultural awareness.
• Faith-Based — Faith-based programs with an Ascend with Faith curriculum that combines play-based academic activities with lessons rooted in Christ’s love.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–12 years old

About the provider

Cadence Education has been in business for more than 30 years. Its leadership team includes Leigh-Ellen Louie as Chief Executive Officer, Greg Iverson as Chief Financial Officer, Tammi Rice as Chief Operations Officer, Anne Berger as Chief Marketing Officer, Lori Sundberg as Chief Human Resources Officer, Sara Regan as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Maggie Walsh as Chief Academic Officer, and Zach Abdorrahimzadeh as Chief Development Officer. The organization reports a 69 NPS score, 350+ schools nationwide, and that many locations are NAEYC accredited or hold a state quality rating; some locations are NAEYC, NAC, or AMS accredited or hold a state quality rating.

Programs are tailored to each developmental stage. Infant care typically welcomes infants starting at six weeks, and toddler care starts at 12 months up to 3 years old. Cadence Education states it provides exceptional education every fun-filled day in a nurturing, homelike environment.

Last updated October 27, 2026.