Cadence Academy Preschool 19393 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR 97068

"To parents looking to send their children here don't. To kids already in attendance here I am sorry for them. What I saw was a very poor condition school. Food on the floors everywhere, kids with no shoes on and some with, teachers unengaged. Went outside and playground is just mulch and play pots for kids to play with. That's not a playground. I saw only one teacher actually playing and engaging with kids while other teachers just stood around. I was unimpressed and walked away gladly. I would never send my kids to this school based on appearance sake and over all feel I got. Better day care options elsewhere."

"Unfortunately, this school is not what it once was. It's not a Montessori school anymore even though the sign reads it. I've had my children in this school for 8 years. When it was Beloved there were strict Montessori guidelines and curriculum and the teachers were fantastic, then it switched to Cadence everything seemed to go out the window including all guidelines and the good teachers left. When my first son came out to public school he could read, write and do basic math. When my second son came out to kindergarten at public school this year he could do none of these things. Sorry to say this is no more than an expensive daycare at this point. Maybe it turns around. Otherwise, my kid was safe there and had a good time. So there is that."

"We love beloved! I have two boys who are now 2 and 3 years old. Both have only ever attended beloved when we discovered them when my oldest was 6months old. Both of my kids started at 6 months in the infant room, and now they are in the toddler and soon to be in the early childhood classrooms. That means with this review I can confidently say- both infant classrooms run by different teachers were amazing. Both toddler classrooms are also great and I’m already looking forward to my oldest moving into the EC class where that teacher has already made an effort to introduce herself and make us feel welcome. There was a recent change in the director and he is fantastic. He is there every morning at drop off and available to chat anytime- I routinely get email communication from him and my children's teachers. The school meal program is also fantastic! They receive morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack which are always a variety and healthy options. I could continue to say great things but I’ll cover the basics- beloved is clean, organized, friendly and extremely educational. I feel not only that my kids are well cared for but that they truly benefit and learn each day in their classrooms."

"I can't say enough good things about this place. The directors and teachers are wonderful. Several have Master's degrees in child development and education as well as Montessori certifications. This isn't a daycare, it's a school. A true Montessori school. They have all the materials and supplies for Montessori education, so it's not just a catchy word to get you in the door- it's the real deal. My girls have had the kindest and most compassionate teachers. My youngest daughter is in her last year before leaving to go to public school and we can't think too hard about it or we'll cry! It's a magical place and we will miss it so so much."

"We absolutely love Beloved for our kids. The teachers are amazing and our son is staying for Kindergarten. They started in the fall of 2020 and it was a tough decision because of the pandemic, but after talking to the staff and seeing the classrooms I felt as comfortable as I possibly could have, and still do. I love the Montessori child-led learning model because in these younger years our kids will get to explore what truly interests them, and I hope that continues through the rest of their life. They love this school and so do we ❤️"