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Cadence Academy Preschool

4.8 ★★★★★ · 92 Google reviews · 24 photos
Day care center · Oradell, NJ

Cadence Academy Preschool at a glance

Google reviewers rate Cadence Academy Preschool 4.8 out of 5 based on 92 reviews, with the owner responding to 68% of feedback. Parents frequently praise the staff's attentiveness, the safe and nurturing environment, small class sizes, and the director’s prompt communication regarding daily updates and child development. Recurring themes include the quality of the curriculum and the facility’s amenities, such as indoor gyms and playgrounds. However, lower-rated reviews cite specific incidents involving missed feedings, inconsistent handling of medical emergencies, and insufficient emotional support for distressed children during transitions.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 92 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 92 Google reviews (86 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 68% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 20, 2026.
  • Service: Child Development Center serving Oradell, New Jersey.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

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4.8
★★★★★
92 reviews on Google
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Julianne F8 reviews
★★★★★

The entire staff is excellent, led by Amanda. Amanda has been extremely responsive since we enrolled our son 2 years ago. I always feel that my children are a priority to her and to all of the teachers. Amanda answers all messages almost immediately no matter the day or time which has been so helpful and important to me time after time. I feel that the teachers truly care for and love my children, and most importantly my children love them back and feel comfortable there. Also, my 3 year old son has learned so much at school so far, it really amazes us!

  • Age group: Infant (under 1 yrs), Toddler (1–2 yrs), Preschool (3–5 yrs)
  • Safety features: Locked entry, Secure outdoor area, Staff supervision
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for the fantastic review, Julianne! We’re so excited to hear that your son is enjoying his time at our school and that you are having such a wonderful experience overall!

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JJ2 reviews
★★★★★

My concern is not about whether you can identify my account. My concern is about the level of care and emotional support provided to a young child who was having difficulty adjusting to the classroom environment. I was concerned to observe a child crying for an extended period of time without consistent comfort or attention from a teacher. In my opinion, young children who are distressed and having difficulty adjusting need patient reassurance, supervision, and emotional support rather than being left to cry for long periods. I am sharing this because I believe parents should be aware of how their concerns about their child’s adjustment and emotional well-being are handled. I hope the school will take this feedback seriously and consider whether children who are struggling to adjust are receiving the individual attention and comfort they need.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Service not listed
  • Age group: Infant (under 1 yrs), Toddler (1–2 yrs), Preschool (3–5 yrs)
  • Safety features: Locked entry
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Hello. I’m very sorry you have had a negative experience, but we are unable to find your name in our database and your account doesn’t match anything in our records. We would love the opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have, so if you would like to discuss further, please feel free to contact us directly. Every family is very important to us, and we pride ourselves on providing excellent care and education for our children.

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Ally Ditmars2 reviews
★★★★★

We started our 2.5 at cadence part time. We absolutely love how the school is with him. Ms Amanda keeps the parents informed and reaches out for everything. Ms Anna cares for the kids as if they were her own. It wasn’t an easy start for us but within a month he was walking himself in and kicking us out!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Safety features: Locked entry, Secure outdoor area, Staff supervision, Safety gates
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your support, Ally! We are so happy to hear that you and your child are having such a wonderful experience.

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Miyuki Phuong LeeLocal Guide · 14 reviews
★★★★★

Our daughter has attended Cadence Academy Preschool in Paramus for the last two years, and we could not have asked for a better early learning foundation. From the beginning, what impressed us most was how patient and gentle the teachers are. Specially Ms. Neelam & Ms. Sheyla, they both took the time to really understand my daughter's personality and pace, she had grown so much in her communication, creativity, develop essential social skills, curiosity, independence and love for learning during her time here. We love their Kind Child program—we have seen firsthand how much our daughter has grown in her empathy, friendship-building, and self-confidence. The teachers strike the perfect balance between structured learning and open-ended, hands-on exploration. Seeing her run into the classroom excited every single morning gives us so much joy. The facilities are wonderful—having both the age-specific outdoor playgrounds and the large indoor gym means the kids always have space to play and stay active, no matter the weather. We also truly appreciate the consistent communication and photo updates throughout the day, which give working parents total peace of mind. Thank you to the Director Amanda and the administrative team are organized, responsive, very supportive and foster a welcoming, close-knit community. Her classroom teachers have shown endless patience, guiding our daughter through transitions, milestones, and daily routines with genuine love and care. We are deeply grateful to everyone at Cadence Paramus for treating our daughter like family and providing such a safe, supportive space for nurturing our daughter with so much warmth, care, and patience!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
  • Age group: Infant (under 1 yrs), Toddler (1–2 yrs), Preschool (3–5 yrs), School-age (6+ yrs)
  • Safety features: Locked entry, Secure outdoor area, Staff supervision, Safety gates
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for the 5-star review, Miyuki! We’re so excited to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time at our school and that you are having such a wonderful experience overall!

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Karla Mae Asturias2 reviews
★★★★★

I’ve had such a wonderful experience with Cadence! We enrolled our son when he was 2 years old and he just turned 4. The staff are caring and friendly. They create a safe, clean, and nurturing environment where the kids can learn, play, and grow. I always feel comfortable knowing my child is in good hands and well cared for throughout the day. I’ve always enjoyed the opportunity for our son to join classes such as the cooking class and sports class. He enjoyed them so much. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a loving and trustworthy place for their child! We are only leaving because we’re now able to enroll our son into prek 4 in our town. If that wasn’t the case, we should keep him in Cadence. We will truly miss all the teachers here especially Ms. Caitlyn, Ms. Bree and Ms. Debbie, all of his teachers at each classroom!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for the wonderful review, Karla! We're so happy to have your support and recommendation.

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Jackie J6 reviews
★★★★★

Our daughter was at Cadence from 1 year old to almost 4 years old. We had a great experience. The teachers are very caring and loving, and the kids have so much fun with all the different activities. When the weather is nice they play outside and otherwise they’re in the indoor gym. In July and August they do water play outside. Our daughter is pretty shy but she opens up in school with her classmates and the wonderful teachers. We joined Cadence because it was recommended by a friend and it’s so nice to have the peace of mind to be able to trust the caregivers with your child. They are very communicative and flexible, and share pictures and updates throughout the day. She’s learned a lot and had a lot of fun. I’m glad we chose Cadence to care for our child until she was old enough for public Pre-K in our town.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you for the 5-star review, Jackie! Our hearts just melt when parents like yourself share their stories.

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Yiping Xing6 reviews
★★★★★

My son has been attending Cadence Academy for over 1.5 years and we are so grateful to the teachers and staff at this school for their excellent care. He has had two fantastic main teachers so far, Ms.Anna and Ms.Sheyla, both who are extremely loving and kind. The director, Amanda, is also super responsive to any questions or concerns and always has a wonderful positive attitude! We have had a really great experience so far and would highly recommend

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you for the wonderful review, Yiping! We're so happy to have your support and recommendation.

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Charlene McDonald9 reviews
★★★★★

Amanda is very responsive and organized and is warm and welcoming to the center.

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thanks for the 5-star review, Charlene!

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genisis massuh4 reviews
★★★★★

Para mí es la mejor guardería y agradezco por todo lo que han hecho por mi hija

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

¡Gracias por la reseña de 5 estrellas, Genisis!

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Cathy Nunez2 reviews
★★★★★

In January, my daughter 10 months old attended this daycare. They were understaffed and they forgot to feed her all day. The first time they admitted it was an oversight and the second time I received no explanation. I do not recommend this place at all!

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

We take the care and well-being of every child very seriously and appreciate you sharing your concerns. After reviewing the situation with our team, we found that one feeding was not properly documented in the app, and on another occasion, your child declined her bottle during the scheduled feeding time. We understand how upsetting any confusion surrounding a child’s care can be and regret the frustration this caused. Our team continues to reinforce communication and documentation procedures to help ensure families feel informed and confident in their child’s daily care.

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