Is Cadence Education a good company to work for?

Cadence Education has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 486 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at Cadence Education to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Cadence Education have been left by employees working as Director , Assistant Director and Cook .

Does Cadence Education pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cadence Education employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cadence Education. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cadence Education?

62% of Cadence Education employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cadence Education 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cadence Education?

Teacher (72) , Lead Teacher (67) , Assistant Teacher (25) , Director (22) , Assistant Director (21) , Preschool Teacher (18) , Teacher Assistant (13) , Infant Teacher (11) , Cook (10) , School Director (10) , Lead Preschool Teacher (9) , Lead Toddler Teacher (8) , Toddler Teacher (6) , Preschool Lead Teacher (5) , Center Director (4)

What are the pros of working at Cadence Education according to real employee reviews?

"Staff is great and easy to work with" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great coworkers and fun job" ((in 27 reviews)); "The benefits are good!" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work environment to be in" ((in 16 reviews)); "Generous with pay and time off" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cadence Education according to real employee reviews?

"The management is terrible." ((in 45 reviews)); "low pay even after education" ((in 43 reviews)); "Blatant favoritism was shown to specific students and the kids knew it and were absolute terrors." ((in 12 reviews)); "Management is terrible no training" ((in 7 reviews)); "Minimum support from other staff and upper management" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Cadence Education locations?

Charlotte , Rogers , Folsom , Sacramento , Overland Park , Scottsdale , Columbia , Fredericksburg , Hopkinton , Peoria , Chesterfield , Imperial , Greensboro , Houston , Iowa City , Olympia , Carol Stream , Gainesville , Hartland , Mukwonago , New Berlin , Gilbert , Omaha , Dallas , La Porte , Fayetteville , Franklin , Laguna Niguel , Burlington , Tacoma

Cadence Education reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(476 total reviews)

Leigh-Ellen Louie

70% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

Cadence Education has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 476 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cadence Education employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

476 reviews

5.0

Jul 1, 2026

Positive environment with limited support for special cases

Teacher assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive & Positive Environment: Cadence Education fosters a truly positive workplace culture where employees feel valued and encouraged. It is a great place to grow professionally in a welcoming setting. Collaborative Team Dynamics: I have had the pleasure of working with a fantastic team. The sense of camaraderie and shared commitment to our goals makes daily challenges much more manageable and rewarding. Robust Online Training: The company offers excellent access to online training resources. These modules are well-structured and provide valuable opportunities for continuous learning and skill development, which is essential for staying current in the field.

Cons

Need for Enhanced Support for Special Cases: While the general operational support is good, there is a clear opportunity for improvement regarding complex or "special case" situations. Providing more tailored resources or clearer protocols for these unique circumstances would greatly benefit both the staff and the families we serve. Requirement for More Transparent Policy Guidelines: At times, the rules and expectations can feel somewhat ambiguous. Implementing more clearly defined policies would provide greater consistency and confidence for all team members when navigating daily responsibilities.

Cadence Education Response

1w

We appreciate you leaving us a review! I love that you enjoyed our supportive and positive environment. I also appreciate your feedback on needing enhanced support for special cases. Please know it has been passed along to our leaders.

1.0

May 21, 2026

Hostile work environment

Lead teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the families and some of my coworkers were the absolute best

Cons

management and corporate didn’t take concerns seriously when told about other staff members hurting children management would gossip about all of the staff management struggled with communication to each other, families and staff encouraged gossip within the work place and team director discussed employees bodies and eating habits

Cadence Education Response

3w

Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. We take your concerns about management and workplace culture seriously. We'll address these issues with the Director and take steps to ensure all employees are treated fairly and respectfully.

1.0

Mar 17, 2026

Worst workplace experience

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None! It was so disorganized and no support

Cons

No support! The kids were getting diapers changed on the bare floor!

Cadence Education Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're disappointed to hear that you didn't enjoy your time working with us. We would like to know more about your experience. If you’re open to having a confidential conversation, you can contact us directly at hr@cadence-education.com.

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Jobs at Cadence Education

Preschool Teacher Assistant

Preschool Cook / Support Teacher

Preschool Assistant Director

Lead Teacher - Toddler