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Child Care Center ✓ Licensed

Smart Start Academy

Jersey City, NJ · Hudson County
462 Central Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307
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Quick Facts

Capacity
45 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips
Languages
English, spanish/hindi/french
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (201) 461-6161
462 Central Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07307
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
100700235
License Issued
Jul 30, 2025
Active Through
Jul 30, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing

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About the Provider

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We are a learning center that uniquely allows parents to be involved in developing the minds of the future. We strive on our unique approach in developing social, motor, and cognitive skills. 

Additional Information:

We are one of the few school that have an open view policy in Hudson county. We also have a onsite indoor/outdoor playground. Our friendly staff are well trained and fully certified with degrees in early childhood education, speech therapist, p3, ESL, and early communication development. Please join us on one of our fun and exciting open houses. 

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Mon - Fri
  • Open Hours7am-630pm

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Inspection Type Reinspection Form
2026-03-25 Monitoring,Other No Center Inspection
2025-07-25 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-06-24 Renewal No Center Inspection
2025-01-22 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-12-04 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2023-12-15 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-12-01 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-11-13 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-10-06 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-08-22 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-08-16 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2023-05-18 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-04-17 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-03-31 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-03-16 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection

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