My husband and I are so happy we placed our 2 yr old son at Cadence Academy. He was previously in an in home daycare and our experience did not go well. He was constantly upset at pick up and when we got home he would refuse to be put down. Multiple times we were asked to pick him up because he would not stop crying. We realized he was not receiving the care and attention he needed to grow as well as his needs weren't being understood. Needless to say after that experience we incredibly hesitant in placing him anywhere else. I found Cadence Academy online and decided to take a tour of the facility and was luckily enough to meet some of the staff as well. We decided to move forward with going here. We enrolled him at Cadence Academy at the beginning of September and he's come so far under the care of the amazing staff there. His teachers Ms. Kristina, Ms. Liz, Ms. Emily and Mr. Bran have been absolutely wonderful with him and assisting him with his adjustment to daycare. They are patient, understanding, kind and caring. Everyone works together as a team to help each other with all the kids. Even the director, Rebecca steps in as needed as does Jeannette. Everyone is so communicative and provides updates on his day during pick up. We also love the schedules the kids have and they release a monthly calendar with different events for the month (this week is spirit week and I love it!). This I believe really will help my son with getting used a regular school setting when the time comes. Not to mention we get a weekly food menu for the kids as snacks and lunch are provided. The staff also use an app to communicate with parents and provide daily updates as well as pictures! We get a weekly update on what the kids did for the week. I love seeing the updates and seeing my child learn. The tuition at Cadence Academy is more than fair considering everything they do and provide. It's true when they say, you get what you paid for! We truly appreciate everyone at the facility and cannot thank them enough for how great they have been with our son. read more

We have been thrilled with the care our boys have received at Cadence academy - Prairie city. They have huge, fun outdoor spaces filled with great activities to keep kids moving. The rooms are big, clean, bright, and decorated in a warm and welcoming way featuring the art projects the class has completed. We get detailed updates from teachers every day that help foster a ton of fun dinner time conversation. The director Ms Becca runs a tight ship and does a great job helping to build community amongst families ( waffle Wednesday, trunk or treat, st Jude's trike-a-thon) all while making the kid's day safe, fun, and full of collaborative play -based learning opportunities. So happy we landed here! read more

Cadence Academy (Prairie City) deserves high praise for its amazing staff. About a month ago, our family came from another nearby preschool and the difference is night and day. During our tour, the Assistant Director, Kelly, was really friendly and open to answering all of my questions. I actually mistakenly called a different Cadence to schedule a tour but Kelly was kind enough to stop what she was doing and make time to take me around anyway. I was highly impressed at how large the outdoor play space is with many toys and activities for kids to play with. The school we came from was bare and only had 1 play structure outside so I could see how kids would enjoy Cadence's yard more. I believe the sign of a good school is the longevity of its teachers and directors. Many of their teachers are experienced and have been there a long time including a couple of the teachers in my son's class. Also, during my brief tour, I was greeted warmly by all the staff members that walked by. Parents will be happy to hear that lunch is included in their rates. This is a big win. Saves time in the morning and it encourages our son to try new foods as he sees his peers eating the same things. I hope Cadence never takes their lunch program away! Another cool program I like of theirs is Parents Night Out where you can drop your kiddo off for a few hours in the evening so Mom and Dad can go on a date night while the kids do fun activities. We haven't had a chance to try this out yet but how clever is this? Last week, the director, Rebecca, called me to let me know that our son fell while playing on the playground. His teachers took good care of him immediately putting ice on his "boo boo" and calming him down. We really appreciated their quick action and transparency about the incident. When I picked him up after school he was happy, acting fine, and told me what happened and how his teacher took care of him. I can't finish my review without mentioning how amazing Ms. Angel, Ms. Tami, and Mr. Bran are (Tigers Class). Our son is still adjusting to his new school envrionment and misses his old classmates but his new teachers are doing a great job getting him comfortable. I also love how the teachers update us accurately on how much of his snacks and lunch he's eaten. They also update each time our son goes potty and they take many pics of him throughout the day and share it with us through the app. Our old school wasn't as thorough about this so it is much appreciated. Admittedly, the first week of school I thought this is great but I bet after Week One their app entries will drop off. Happy to report that I was wrong. They're still updating me thoroughly and regularly! Whenever I send a note in the app, it's communicated by the directors to his teachers almost immediately. Impressive considering how busy they all are. Lastly, I really appreciate how welcoming our son's teachers are when we come to class for drop off and pickup. I never feel rushed out, they allow my husband and I to chat and observe, which is very reassuring for us. Thanks, Cadence Prairie City! read more

LOVE this school and the staff, from the teachers, to the Asst. Director (Kelly) to the Director (Rebecca). They are all super nice and friendly. Both my kids go to school here and love all the staff. I receive updates and pictures of them throughout the day which makes me happy and comfortable seeing how they are doing. AM snack, lunch and PM snack are all provided which makes it easier for me to not have to worry about what to pack for them to eat. The school is very transparent about everything - newsletters, calendars, lunch/snack menus are sent out monthly. I send emails/questions frequently and Kelly and Rebecca are both always very responsive and flexible with any requests I may have. I appreciate both of them very much! My youngest is 2 years old and I started potty training him at home at the beginning of January. When he returned to school after being out a few weeks, his first two days were rough, but his teachers were consistent and continued to be patient with him and teach him how to go to the bathroom. He has not had an accident after day 2. They actually sent all of his diapers now after day 2! He now goes all by himself from start to finish and I am so proud of him and glad the teachers did not give up! Would HIGHLY recommend this school!!! read more

So happy to have found Cadence Prairie City for our family! My son recently started in their Barnyard classroom and I can't tell you how appreciative I am of the teachers in there. They are so helpful at drop off assisting my son and helping him settle in for the day as he struggles with separation anxiety. The love and dedication these teachers have for their students in their care is extremely apparent! I'm so happy we found Cadence for our son! The director and assistant director are so helpful and responsive! Whenever I have any questions or concerns, they're answered or addressed immediately and always in a professional manner. We love Cadence @Prairie City!!!! read more

Our daughter started at cadence preschool little over a month ago from another preschool where she absolutely hated, and we must say she loves it here! Shoutout to Ms Garland at Sea turtles class room, our daughter comes home learning new songs, talk about book readings and loves wishing good morning n good byes to the staff. read more

My 1 year old son started going here in February. I was very anxious and scared to leave in a daycare so young. I've worked in child care myself and I have heard tons of horror stories so you could understand as a new mom how terrifying it was. Once I found cadence they have never made me feel anything bedsides joy. They are compassionate, caring, understanding, and pleasing. They send updates throughout the day and videos which I love!! They answer all my questions and calls and never make me feel bad! My son has grown attached to Kelly and it is so cute! His teachers are very welcoming and give him extra love on his harder days. As a working single mother there are a ton of things to be scared about... enrolling into cadence isn't one of them It's now July and I still love them just as much if not more!! It's became my sons second home and I love them all especially Kelly, Rebecca, crystal, Kathy, iris kaitlin Heather and all the other whales and ducklings teachers!!! read more

We love Cadence Academy! The staff is amazing! They are loving, attentive and so helpful. Feels like a family and we are so happy to have our kids enrolled here! read more

Cadence has always been so good to our little girls. Our children are treated so well and continue to develop mentally. All staff really make it feel like a small family business and nurturing environment. Thank you ladies! read more

I've been a stay at home mom for 6 years . When I finally decided I was ready to return to the workforce, my anxiety was through the roof looking for childcare . Needing to know that my child would be happy , safe , mentally stimulated and getting the proper peer socialization she needs to thrive and grow is paramount too myself and my husband . After going to numerous schools , I was scrolling through my Facebook and came across Cadence Academy and right away fell in love with the community and communication of the facility and it's Director Rebecca and Asst. Director Kelly. On my tour of the school I was greeted by Rebecca an Kelly , with smiles and open arms . The staff was very engaging and attentive to the children , extremely clean classrooms, large open recess yard . I loved the large windows of the rooms as you walk down the hall or look across classes to see how each room is lead by their educators . My daughters first day I was nervous, more so then her as she had never been away from me , I walked her into her class , introduced her too her teachers Mrs. Tammi and Mrs. Angel and she eighth away hugged them tan back hugged me and said " bye bye mommy! " and ran off . I was a bit choked up to see how quickly she went off to make new friends and explore her room , the teachers also have been working on her potty training switch is a massive help ! Each morning she wakes up , mom it's time to go to School ! Let's go see some friends ! I can't help but hug Mrs. Tammi everyday I drop my baby off , to have that level of peace of mind that my baby is being cared for exceptionally is a parents wish come true . Thank you Cadence Academy for all you do . We love you read more

I just wanted to provide an update to my previous reviews. We now have three children at Cadence. Each of our kids have been there since they were infants. They are 6, almost 4, and 1. I truly cannot express enough how incredibly wonderful Cadence's staff are. From the top down, director to every teacher, helper, and even the cook. They are all incredibly wonderful people who truly love and care about your children. After hearing recent horror stories about another local facility, I am just brought to tears as to how fortunate we are to have our kids at Cadence. Many of the teachers have been there since our oldest was an infant and they are now taking care of our youngest. It is a beautiful thing to see because these people are truly helping us raise our children. I would give them 100 stars if I could read more

I have absolutely LOVED cadence academy so far. The director (Rebecca) and the Assistant director (Kelly) are phenomenal and totally make you feel at ease when you send your children there for the first time. I recommend this location to all of my friends and have nothing but positive things to say about each teacher and staff member! read more

Our family loves Cadence. The teachers there are very kind and passionate about nurturing and teaching. My little one enjoys going there and we are very happy. I highly recommend Cadence! read more

As a first time parent I was nervous about dropping off my infant at daycare when I went back to work after maternity leave. Kristal, Carmelita and Dawnee in the infant room at Cadence made the transition so easy. All three teachers go out of their way to make sure all of the babies are happy, engaged and learning. The Assistant Director and Director, Kelly and Rebecca, are so communicative and are always available to talk or answer questions. We feel so lucky to have found Cadence. Our son smiles so big every time we drop him off! read more

Most of these reviews seem given by staff. If we had a child that attended the school we were asked to give raving reviews. I did love the staff but I didn't agree w the putrid play. I hated seeing my baby in the nasty bark in the hot sun. They only bring kids inside if it hits I think it was like 97 or 100 and all classes except infants are required to go out. Honestly it really bothered me... read more

We searched and reviewed many places in the Folsom area before landing on Cadence for our three children and we are so happy we did! We can't say enough positive things about the entire staff, they truly care about our children (ages 4, 3, and 1) and our kids adore their teachers. Rebecca and Kelly put in an incredible amount of time making sure the school year has fun events and activities. There are a number of things that Cadence does well (to name a few: they have navigated the challenges of COVID-19 in a safe and transparent way, they prepare snacks and meals daily that our kids enjoy, they provide opportunities for kids to join sports and dance programs while at school, they create engaging daily classroom activities that are age appropriate and fun, they sponsor events like summer water play days and family/class get-togethers that the kids always look forward to, they post daily picture updates that always are a highlight to see in the middle of a work day) but what really sets the school apart is that everyone we have interacted with genuinely cares for the kids. It is sometimes hard to get our kids to come home at the end of the day! To the entire staff at Cadence, thank you for all the hard work you put in to create a safe and engaging environment for our kids! You guys rock. read more

I absolutely love Cadence, and I feel blessed to have found such a great environment for my son! I have an 8 month old in the nursery room. It was hard enough for me to go back to work when he was 4 months old. Leaving him in the care of someone else seemed my nightmare! The teachers are warm, loving, and inviting! They are constantly on the floor with the babies, and know each child's individual needs, which was very important for me!! Being a teacher myself, I have high expectations for my own child's care. Walking into the building, you see all of the staff, greet all of the children excitedly in the halls when passing. It's a very warm, and welcoming environment. I love Cadence, and would highly recommend the school for any age! read more

We recently moved both of our boys from a center in El Dorado Hills to Cadence. To say we wish we would have done it long ago is an understatement. The teachers are fabulous, so welcoming, and have made the transition for both of my boys (2 yrs old and 4 yrs old) so smooth. Rebecca and Kelly provided a ton of Information and answered my many questions during our preschool search. Transitioning schools during the times of COVID was tricky and Cadence goes above and beyond to make sure the kids and staff are safe and protected. It has most definitely set our minds at ease when having them at school full time. In addition-monthly parent teacher calls, daily updates and pictures, tons of fun activities for the kids utilizing both play based techniques and more structured classroom ones has truly helped both boys thrive. We are so grateful we were able to make the change when we did! read more

Cadence Academy has been in my family for over 20 years. My younger siblings attended and now my own children are here. The twins have been at Cadence from the time they were 6 months old (just shy of 3 now) and I have nothing but wonderful things to say. 10/10 highly recommend. Rebecca will make you feel right at home! read more

As a first time mom, It was so difficult finding a place for my infant once he started daycare a few months after settling in to our daycare we were told that they were going to be closing their doors. Less than a week notice! Families were shocked and desperate to find a place to care for their kiddos. I am so grateful for Phoenix opening their doors to accommodate us. My son is happy and well taken care of! They even hired more than a handful of teachers from that daycare, so my son had the same teacher, it was a smooth transition. Thank you Phoenix staff for being so amazing! read more

My kids love coming to this school! They visit when their daycare is closed. All of the teachers are very nice and my kids have a lot of fun. They often ask when they can come back. read more

I have two children enrolled at Cadence Prairie City and I cannot say enough how excellent a job both the staff and teachers do. Especially with the Covid pandemic, they've responded exceptionally well, pivoting and changing up their process to keep their classrooms, teachers and students safe. The curriculum is great and both of my children enjoy all of the learning activities and fun art projects as well. They also have time for music and spanish. Not to mention they pick up a lot of great social skill experiences with their classmates. I could not be more pleased with the quality of care and education for my children. read more

This is hands down the best daycare/preschool in my opinion. We have been at this school sit for 3 years now, and I have nothing but praises to sing. The facility is clean, well managed, organized, always reachable via phone, and most importantly, the staff is amazing and LOVING. I recommend this school 100 percent! read more

We recently enrolled our 2 year old and 3 month old at Cadence Academy when I returned back to work from maternity leave. We had used in home caregivers previously that we were unhappy with and decided to take a chance on a daycare/preschool during COVID. We couldn't be more pleased with how things are going. Staff take all of the precautions to limit potential exposures and everyone is always masked. Our toddler is excited to go every day and our infant is happy and napping well while there. The updates throughout the day on the app ease our mind and its fun seeing photos of their activities. We wish we had made the switch a long time ago! read more

Our son (16 months) has been attending for a short amount of time but so far we love it. Teachers are caring and loving. Staff makes an effort to get to know you and meet any concerns you have. It is so important to us that we trust our daycare provider and so far we have so much faith and trust that our son is not only doing well but thriving here. read more

We have been with Cadence since March, after being displaced from Brighton. I am so happy we found such an amazing school! After searching and touring multiple schools, Cadence was hands down THE best! The school is clean and the teachers have all been wonderful. Kelly (the Director) goes above and beyond and supports the teachers. My kids are so happy and love going to school each and every day, that's the most important thing to me. "I love my school" - my 3.5 year old read more

My son went to a different Phoenix School for a bit which was decent, but once I toured this school almost a year ago I knew it was where he needed to be and immediately transferred my son. It's in a great location, always clean, and the staff are excellent. My son loves his school and comes home happy every day. Kelly is a great director and manages the school very well. I couldn't be happier with the choice to take my son here and wish I would have switched sooner. I HIGHLY recommend this school to any parents in the area that want the best education for their children and want to see smiles on their children's faces. read more

My daughter was bullied on a regular basis by several boys. One boy even choked her. She told school officials what happened but nothing was done. She now has nightmares and exhibits signs of PTSD. This happened several years ago, and she still has anxiety about her time at Phoenix. read more

I absolutely love this school for my daughter who is two. She started just after her first birthday but everyday I come in I feel as if I have known everyone my entire life. They treat my daughter as if she were one of their own children. I know she is safe when I drop her off, she will even cry sometimes when I get there because she doesn't want to leave. Which for me is huge I know I made a fabulous choice by sending her to the Phoenix school! Kelly the director is amazing and you can tell all of the staff there have a great leader leading them. read more

The Phoenix School is amazing! Great staff and great families! My daughter gets all her needs met and loves her teachers.

My granddaughter has been enrolled at Cadence Academy Preschool off of Willard Dr (Folsom) for two years and we absolutely LOVE it!! She has learned so much and is always doing fun art projects, learning activities, playing outside, and has made many new friends who she talks about nonstop. She loves her teachers and is always happy when I have the opportunity to pick her up! The owners and teachers are all amazing and my family couldn't be happier with having our granddaughter there! She can count, say her abc's, knows her shapes, loves books and much, much more and I attribute much of that to what she has learned at Cadence. I really can't say enough great things. read more

Kelly and her team is amazing... We had to make an abrupt change of schools for both our kids and Kelly gave us a walk through of all classrooms and also explained where our kids would start. Teachers in both our classrooms are great and the transition was very easy for the kids. Their focus on STEM subjects is also great and we see tremendous progress in our kids reading and writing skills. Thanks Phoenix! read more

We recently enrolled our 17 month toddler at this daycare after experiencing the worse and most horrible day care called Goddard , god for the life of me, don't go their . Everyone at Phoenix is friendly , caring , loving , and happy. We have seen our toddler change from a sad unhappy kid to a very excited toddler who wants to go to school. If you had to pick a daycare please pick this school . You won't regret it. read more

After they (Phoenix Corporate) demoted Rhonda Short (the previous director) this place went down quicker than quicksand. I had three kids go through the phoenix system in this facility and I have to say that the new Director Kelly is one of the rudest, uncaring people I have ever met. She has grown kids of her own and does not relate to moms and pops out there with young ones. her employees are miserable and hate working under her. Some good teacher quit because they could not stand her. Also a few parents took their kids out of this Phoenix into other pre schools in Folsom and surrounding areas. For the $$$$ that you pay for this pre school, the return on investment is very very poor. read more

We had a horrible experience here when Kelly was the principal. She would not even acknowledge if you are a minority. One of her staff caused nurse's elbow to my older son and there was no empathy - instead they blamed my kid for the incident. One of my friends who was a prof in a well known college in Sacramento had a similar experience. My kid kept falling sick constantly at this facility. During long vacations he would be perfectly healthy but fall sick as soon as he starts going there. Some of the teachers took good care of the kids but if the leader is horrible does it matter. Our experience is based from when Kelly was in charge - not sure who runs the show. read more

Great place for kids to go. Everyone is nice and accommodating. Miss Kelly O. Or V. Is always amazing

My daughter has been going here since she was 8 months old & now she is 4 & 1/2. They have great teachers who are really good with the children & Communicating with parents. I would highly recommend the Phoenix schools! read more

We have two kids at Prairie City Phoenix and have been there for 7 years. Our oldest has moved to the Phoenix elementary school and our little one is there daily at the preschool. They both love it as much as we do. They have both attended since they were about 6 months old. I can't say enough good about the preschool and child care and have been extremely happy with it. the care has been fantastic! The caring and attention they receive daily is the best. The education the teachers provide is as good as it gets and the communication with us parents is great. They keep us informed with all the events regarding our kids. How well they are progressing, things they may need more help with, who they play with and any problems they may be having. The director is great! She seems to know all the kids by name and when I see her in the mornings at drop off or at night at pick up she is always greeting people with a smile. She is helpful and knowledgeable and keeps families updated with what is going on. I recommend Phoenix School any time I talk someone looking for child care or preschool. Great place!!! read more

We recently transitioned to Phoenix Private Preschool after our previous school closed their doors rather suddenly and we were left scrambling for the another wonderful school to nurture our son's development. Since January, we have been so thankful for all the love and support the Phoenix staff has given our son and our family during the transition. Ms Kelly is a fantastic director who greets our son so warmly every morning. She is confident in her staff and this shines through in the classroom. Additionally, our classroom teacher has take the extra step to bring all the children up to speed on their writing skills and we have seen an amazing leap in our son's abilities. I highly recommend this school as their dedication to providing an enriching learning experience is continuous and their honest care for the children's needs are outstanding. read more

We love the school as the kids are happy, the kids are occupied all day and love what they are doing. Staff is very good with communicating to us about our child. I like the warm friendly atmosphere and Ms Kelly makes it a lot of fun :). I remember the time my kid would dread going to school when we just started and now he's ready early and keeps asking us to drop him soon in the morning. read more