Earned the highest infant care score in Temple / Belton / Harker Heights. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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Cadence Academy Preschool is a 3-Star Texas Rising Star accredited center on Guy Dr in Temple, serving infants through school-age children (6 weeks to 12 years) with extended weekday hours. The center uses the Ascend Curriculum emphasizing cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical development through play-based learning, participates in the Texas Early Education Model (TEEM) Program, and offers enriched activities including sign language, Spanish, gardening, cooking, and science alongside sport programs like KickStart Soccer. Teachers with 3-Star ratings provide daily photo updates, and the center's kindergarten-readiness focus yields strong academic and social preparation; flexible enrollment options including drop-in and Texas Education Freedom Account acceptance serve diverse family needs.
Safety1.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the signature Ascend Curriculum designed to stimulate cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical development, based on the philosophy that children learn best when having fun. Participates in the Texas Early Education Model (TEEM) Program and focuses on kindergarten readiness.
Programs & activities: Programs include Early Learners (ages 2-3), Preschool (3-4), Pre-Kindergarten (4-5), and School-Age (5-12), plus Summer Camp and Before/After School Care. Enrichment includes Cadence KickStart Soccer (ages 3-5, 12-week program).
What sets it apart: 3-Star Texas Rising Star accreditation. Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years; hours Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. Accepts Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA); flexible schedule options including Full-Time, Part-Time, Half-Day, Drop-In, and FlexiPass.
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