Cadence Academy Preschool, Urbandale

Our Transition Room is learning all about Fairy Tales! 📚✨

This week, the children read Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and talked about how Alice drank a special potion that made her small. To bring the story to life, the children participated in a fun sensory activity where they worked together to create their very own "magic potion." 🧪💫

The children enjoyed mixing different ingredients while using their imaginations and practicing teamwork. It was a wonderful way to connect our fairy tale theme to hands-on learning! 🐇🎩✨

🌷💐 Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Cadence Academy! 💐🌷

Today we celebrate all of the incredible moms, grandmothers, and mother figures who love, guide, and support our little learners every single day. Your patience, strength, and unconditional love do not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to partner with you in your child’s early learning journey.

We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and a little bit of well-deserved rest. 💕

Thank you for trusting us with your most precious gift—your children. We are honored to be part of your village.

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸

— Cadence Academy Team

We just want to send a HUGE thank you to all of our amazing families for the thoughtful goodies, treats, and surprises you shared with us during Teacher Appreciation Week! 💛

Your kindness and generosity truly made our staff feel so loved and valued all week long. Every little detail meant so much, and our teachers were absolutely spoiled in the best way!

We are so grateful to be part of such a supportive and caring community. Thank you for helping make Teacher Appreciation Week so special for our team! 🍎✨

Day 4 of Teacher Appreciation week.

Our Kids Cafe friends made delicious brownies for the teachers.

Day ✌️of teacher appreciation week!

Today the teachers got to build their own lemonade and enjoy a yummy cookie.

We are so excited to announce that our 2026 Teacher of the Year is Sandra! Not only has she been named Teacher of the Year for our school, but for our entire region as well. We are incredibly proud of her and this well-deserved recognition. Congratulations, Sandra!

"Sandra is a dedicated and compassionate educator who consistently goes above and beyond for the children and families she serves. Known for being reliable and dependable, Sandra is always willing to step in and help wherever she is needed. Her commitment to teamwork and support for her colleagues makes her an invaluable part of the program. Sandra truly loves the babies and families she works with, and it shows in everything she does. She creates a nurturing, safe, and welcoming environment where children feel cared for and supported as they grow and learn. Her patience, kindness, and genuine passion for early childhood education help build strong connections with both children and their families. Through her dedication, hard work, and heartfelt commitment to the well-being of every child in her care, Sandra makes a meaningful difference each day. She is truly deserving of the recognition as our Regional Teacher of the Year."