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Cadence Academy Preschool - Ankeny

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4.8(62)Yelp(0)
Licensed Center

On record in Iowa.

225 E 1st St, Ankeny IA 50021

Hours
7 AM–5:30 PM

Amenities and accessibility

Service options

  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Planning

  • Appointment required

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The public record

License number
29745
License status
Not listed
License type
Licensed Center
Licensed capacity
Not listed
Address
225 E 1st St, Ankeny IA 50021
County
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From Google

Recent parent reviews

The 6 most recent of 62 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • The teachers and staff have great communication and always treat us like family! My child loves attending Cadence!

    James MartinMay 14, 2026
  • Cadence Academy Ankeny is truly the best! I love knowing my son is receiving the best care with teachers that are well trained and qualified. Its comforting to have such a great relationship with his teacher and the office staff. Highly recommend!!!

    Olivia NewlandJan 13, 2026
  • Cadence Academy has been the best thing for not only our son, but our family! The teachers and staff are so kind and genuinely care about the little ones. The center is also so clean and tidy! We have so much peace of mind leaving our son at Cadence each day and he’s learning so much! Our son warmed up to the teachers and staff so quickly and he loves his days at the center with all his little friends. We will always recommend to future and current parents looking!

    katie mchoneDec 8, 2022
  • We have had two children attend Cadence Academy for the last two years. We really appreciate knowing the staff is well educated in teaching and know that the staff is treated well and enjoy working there based on how many years many of the teachers have worked here. Every time we drop off our kids or pick them up, we feel like family as all of the teachers and directors know us by name. They truly feel like an extended family. Our children have enjoyed going to Cadence and always have stories to share about what they are learning and the fun activities they are participating in. Picking a daycare when we moved to the area seemed like a daunting task with so many to choose from, but after sending our children to Cadence, we have never doubted that we made the best choice for our kids.

    Travis GragerSep 23, 2021
  • This is the first time bringing both of my boys 3 and 1 to a new daycare after a 1 and half of being a stay at home mom after a really horrible experience with our previous daycare. Kristi, the director, has been amazing and always being a great communicator, and going over and beyond to make sure the kiddos and I are ready and comfortable for this new adventure. The teachers have also been outstanding, keeping me updated everyday they are there. I receive pictures and updates on what they learn, etc and I can't tell you how reassured that makes me feel. I could go on and on about how amazing my experience has been at Cadence, but I will just sum it up saying, communication is on point, their education for my kiddos age groups are absolutely outstanding. I would highly recommend Cadence Academy. I was nervous to trust daycares again, but Cadence has subsided if not gotten rid of my worries and I am confident, my boys are in good hands.

    Kalyn StockSep 9, 2020
  • Our three year old has been attending Cadence for about six months now. He has made the transition into his new preschool very easily with the help of an outstanding set of teachers. His teachers have helped him continue learning each day with fun activities but also helped him create friendships and independence. The facility is clean, the food is healthy and the staff is friendly and caring. We also love the fact that many of the teachers have been with Cadence for an extended period of time. We truly love Cadence and look forward to our younger daughter starting there in coming months.

    Emily McCafferyFeb 19, 2020

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How the reviews split

The 4.8 average comes from 62 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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