Smart Start Academy
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We had scheduled a tour to potentially enroll our child. Upon entering the facility through the unlocked front door, I approached a glass window, behind which sat a blonde woman who briefly glanced up from her computer screen only to quickly put her head back down as if she hadn't seen me, my husband, and my child enter. We lingered in the front lobby area for a few minutes waiting to be greeted, I even stepped in front of her open office door as to present myself again. Frustrated, we decided to look around and see if anyone would bother to even stop us. We were able to roam around the entire facility seemingly unnoticed. During this time I observed a classroom of what appeared to be 8 to 10 babies around 1 year old, all in a highchair table, eating snacks, glued to a TV. NO teacher in sight. As we continued our unsupervised tour we came across a classroom of toddlers all glued to a television. It wasn't until we had made our way all the way back to the front entrance area that we were approached by someone asking if we needed help. I was so disturbed I continued to leave with my child but my husband made sure to let her know that we were scheduled for a tour but due to the complete lack of security and supervision we would be well on our way. She then proceeded to explain that it was likely a staff member that left and didn't lock the door behind herself. Completely unacceptable, after all the incidents of school intruders the safety of the children should always be maintained and this was a flagrant breech of any safety protocol they claim to have in place and immediate action should be taken to ensure the safety of the children attending this facility. I urge any parents that have their children in this facility to remove them immediately as they are not safe by any meansflagrant breech of any safety protocol they claim to have in place and immediate action should be taken to ensure the safety of the children attending this facility. I urge any parents that have their children in this facility to remove them immediately as they are not safe by any means.
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About the Provider
Smart Start Academy would like to thank you for your interest in our schools. We believe all children can learn and will learn given the proper environment.
Did you know that children do their most important learning before they even reach age five? Our schools provide an atmosphere which encourages social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth skills which will be needed for the rest of your child's life.
Our curriculum is planned within the framework of Smart Start Academy. The specific skills learned at each level of development will serve as a foundation for learning at the next level. Each classroom's lesson plans are filled with developmentally appropriate experiences. Our standards are high and our commitment is strong.
Like every one of our parents and children, we are at Smart Start Academy by choice... Loving what we do, and who we do it for.
Established in 2000.
Smart Start Academy was founded in 2000 as a school for early childhood education. It started as a dream, became a reality, and is now celebrating a wonderfully successful past and future. We are a family owned and operated corporation with children's best interests at heart.
The curriculum is of the highest quality covering all basic skills areas. We strive to create a learning environment that stimulates, encourages, and rewards. In addition, we provide a loving, nurturing environment with lots of hugs and kisses. We truly believe that education is the number one reason for children to be at Smart Start Academy with socialization, team play, and the arts as wonderful accessories.
We pride ourselves on our achievements and the wonderful staff at Smart Start Academy and know your child, whether an infant, pre-k, or kindergarten student, will have his/her life enriched by his/her experiences at our school.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Reinspection | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-08 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-11 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-15 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-24 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-31 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
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