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August 2023 by Charlee's Wonderful World
The school cares about your money more than your child’s education. They had my 3 and a half year old in a 2 year old class due to the fact that her bday is sept 14th and not September 5th. No homework or sight words were ever sent home, only scraps of paper with scribbles on them. My baby was falling behind because she was not learning a thing. She was the ONLY one fully potty trained in her classroom. The teachers are so loving and also the front desk staff Melissa and Holly are amazing but other than that the school is money hungry and my daughter was there for a year and while she was there tuition was raised 3 times. The communication at this school is a 0 out of 10. I would not recommend you bring your tot here.
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August 2023 by Tayler Adams
I worked here for just over a year. Management doesn't respect the employees. There are 3 admins and all 3 need to take classes on professionalism, respecting the employees, and how to handle rumors. Rumors spreaded like wild fire here. Co teacher was very controlling.
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July 2023 by Ari Barnett
From the first day my daughters went here it felt more like a business compared to the previous pre school our oldest son graduated from. The infant/younger kids side of the school is fantastic and the only reason I give Cadence Academy any stars at all. The problem begins on the older side, specifically the pre K room my daughter was a part of. I'm not sure what I was paying 12k+ a year for, but my daughter "graduated" from their program not knowing a single letter in the alphabet. No work was ever sent home other than some stickers on a piece of scrap paper, nor was any specific communication that my daughter was falling behind of where she should be. They instead waited until April, a couple of weeks before graduation, after we told them we were pulling her out of their program (you can decide if that timing is a coincidence or not) to tell us our daughter wasn't ready for kindergarten. I guess they discovered this only because of a test given to the kids which, as it was explained to my wife, is only intended to be a measure on how their teachers are doing, not the kids proficiency or readiness on preK/kindergarten ready material. Again, if you recall my initial comment on feeling like a business as opposed to a place that genuinely cares about my daughters readiness for school. My wife and I are now working overtime to at least make sure she knows the alphabet in time for kindergarten. Sure this is our job as parents, but again, I thought I was paying 12k+ a year for more than someone to simply watch my daughter during the day. There is much more with that prek room I could get into but this review has already gone on long enough. In short, Cadence failed my older daughter and needless to say we will be considering alternate plans for my youngest daughter when she enters Pre K.
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April 2023 by Immaculate Arrey
Cadence Academy is a great school. The director and teachers are so amazing. The administrative staffs are very welcoming and friendly . Our daughter has improved greatly, we don’t regret sending her to cadence Academy. Many thanks to our daughter’s teachers Madam Nautica, Harley and Jenny. Her teachers are all doing a great job . They’re very knowledgeable, amazing and great teachers. Ms Nautica is doing a great job . I truly appreciate her posting lots of videos and activities of the kids . My daughter loves her so much. Many Thanks to the Director of Cadence Academy
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April 2023 by Jackie Murray
We moved to Smyrna in September of 2022 and at the bottom of our complex sits Cadence Academy. It only made sense to pursue them for care since it’s so close and convenient and we are extremely happy we did. Jaxson loves it!!! The staff are all positive and attentive. Any time I send Ms. Taylor an email, she responds immediately. Jaxson’s teachers are great with communication and organization and Jaxson is truly thriving. I highly recommend Cadence and I am sure Jaxson will remain there until he begins school and prob after for after care also.
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March 2023 by Tiffany Monet
Cadence in Smyrna DE is amazing! The staff and teachers are great. My son who is 4 yrs old enjoys it.
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March 2023 by Shadd Monninger
THIS PLACE IS OUTSTANDING.I spent a lot of time researching different places in the area and ultimately landed here. As a parent there is always a leap of faith when entrusting another person or organization to care for your child in place of you. Cadence gives me peace of mind.Within the preschool there is a sense of community. 100% of the time you are greeted at the door. Staff are more often than not engaging with parents at the desks. Bulletins and sheets posted with current events and often times snacks laid out for the children in the lobby.When I am in the hallways with my children, teachers from different classrooms will say hello to my kids and address them by their name. It's wonderful and indicative of cohesiveness.Inside the class not only are the teachers wonderful, but a lot of the parents are as well! My youngest was having a hard time adapting from in-home care, now when I ask him who his best friends are.. his teachers name is included in the list!For traditional holidays they always have a party which parents are invited to, but often host different events and encourage parents to sign up and interact with the classroom.The curriculum for the children is in-depth and expansive. At week end you receive an email detailing this weeks happenings as well as an introduction to the following weeks events. You are always in the know and informed following your kids progress with their app and notification system.This is by far the highest quality daycare in the region. It is always very clean. The staff WANT to be there and it shows.If you're looking for a place to take your children, this is the one.
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March 2023 by Tara
I feel very lucky to have my child in Ms. Val's class. Her incredible teaching ability and dedication have made this a great year for my son. Ms. Val shows such kindness and patience with her students. She loves her students and they love her right back.
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November 2022 by Ashley Mullins
My son has been going to Cadence Academy (Tender Loving Kare) for a few years now. I can legitimately say I feel peace of mind sending my child there because I know he is very well taken care of every single day. All of the teachers we have encountered there are amazing but Ms Tabby is a complete gem and we have been lucky to have her. She has such a nurturing nature, it’s obvious how much she cares and the relationship she has with my child means the world to me!
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November 2022 by Matt Wilber
We made the decision to send our 1 year old son to Cadence and it’s one we don’t regret making. Since starting he has progressed so much and has really come out of his shell.We are very happy with the care provided and the friendliness of the teachers and entire staff.
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November 2022 by William Trueman
We are lucky to have such a great pre-school close to us. Staff cares about their job and the program is well designed. I feel safe knowing my child is in good hands every day I drop them off.
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November 2022 by Annie Wilb
Wonderful Preschool! Love that it is truly run like a school and not just a daycare. Our son seems to be learning something new everyday and the teachers in his room are amazing as well!
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November 2022 by BethAnn D’Alessandro
My son (1 year old) just started in November and so far we just love it at Cadence! He has learned so much and made so many new friends. We definitely recommend bringing your child here!! Honestly can’t think of a bad thing about this school. From the moment you walk in to getting to the classroom and leaving everyone is so friendly. And they also do so many sweet things for the kids and even the parents!
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November 2022 by Roberta Muller
The teachers are amazing!!! Super nice, knowledgeable, caring and really help your kids to learn and just have a great start in life. My daughter is in this academy and she loves it!! She makes friends, does learning based crafts and activities.
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November 2022 by Aisha Abduljawad
Cadence Academy made our first daycare experience so wonderful - my daughter loves it and adjusted so well. The classrooms are very well maintained and always clean, the teachers always have big smiles for everyone and regularly update the app so I can check on my daughter through the day. I can’t recommend it enough!