Giant Steps Day Care is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 425 Main Street, Pine Meadow, Connecticut CT. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Giant Steps Day Care (now Cadence Academy) in Pine Meadow receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the staff's genuine care, warm environment, and the children's happiness, development, and school readiness. The center is described as exceptional compared to other daycare options in the area.
I was soo worried about deciding to try daycare and leaving my first baby somewhere so new so early but this daycare (that I formerly knew as Giant Steps) completely set us at ease. The women running this place give their whole hearts and it shows. My girl has soo much fun and is growing and learning in new ways being a part of this little community. We’ve just loved it, a very good little safe haven for littles.
(Cadence - Pine Meadow) A True Gem in Child Care – We’re So Grateful! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this child care center. From day one, the teachers and staff have treated my children as if they were their own. They go above and beyond — not just to teach, but to connect, encourage, and build confidence in every child. We kept our son here year-round, but decided to try a different summer program for our daughter, thinking it might serve older kids better. We were wrong. The experience there left us feeling unheard and our daughter was not herself. Coming back was like coming home. She was greeted with big hugs from her classmates and every teacher — it was warm, genuine, and so full of love. Since returning, our daughter has blossomed back into her happy, confident self. The teachers here have a gift for making every child feel special and celebrated, and the communication and care are unmatched. If you’re looking for a place where your child will be truly seen, valued, and loved — this is it. We are so thankful to be part of this amazing community again!
My kids have absolutely thrived at Cadence. Miss Katelyn and her team are not only the most wonderful people you could meet, they genuinely care so so much for the kids at their school. I recommend this center to everyone in the area who asks about child care because I truly believe you won’t find a better day care.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found this daycare for our daughter. She started when she was 18 months old, and from the very beginning, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her (and us!) feel welcome, safe, and loved. The environment is nurturing, thoughtful, and truly caring—it’s clear that everyone there is genuinely invested in the well-being and growth of each child. We’ve been amazed by how quickly our daughter has developed since joining. Her language skills and social confidence have blossomed, and we see her learning and growing every day. Most importantly, she’s a very happy child—and as parents, nothing means more to us than that. We are so grateful for the exceptional care and love this daycare provides. It has truly been a wonderful experience for our whole family.
I would give them 100 stars if I could! BEST daycare around. I couldn't imagine sending my kiddo anywhere else. Every morning, we are greeted with huge smiles and hugs! They take such phenomenal care of her. The entire staff is kind, caring, loving, thoughtful, and compassionate! They love what they do, and it truly shows! My little one LOVES going to school every day, and it is so reassuring to know I'm dropping her off to such AMAZING people! We love it and recommend it to everyone we know! ❤️🥰