Smart Start Day Care - Brooklyn NY Child Care - Pre School

1201 AVENUE K , BROOKLYN NY 11230
(718) 942-5400

About the Provider

Description: Smart Stars Academy's goal is to promote our advanced and unique programs, which aim to develop a high quality of education, in a safe and caring environment. We want to prepare our students to the best of our ability, before they must go forth in their schooling. Our goal is accomplished by developing strong theoretical knowledge and then allowing students hands on practice and use of the newly acquired knowledge.

As an educator I feel it is imperative to communicate the goals and standards, which are high but realistic. Our program is designed to give your child a solid academic foundation, which is most important in their early years of school. We also focus on the development of your child's social skills, which when combined together produces great results. Your child will be academically prepared and socially adjusted to confront the challenges they will face in the elementary school years. Smart Stars Academy is designed in both a stimulating and creative atmosphere. Our small class sizes will encourage your child to listen, learn, and interact with our skilled staff. Each child will have more one-on-one attention and support. Our classes are age specific, so are all the toys, books, and materials in each classroom.

When you join Smart Stars, your child is embarking on an exciting journey of socialization and academics. Smart Stars has been created to meet the great community need for quality full-time day care and preschool.

Involving parents is a critical aspect of any child’s education process and success. Therefore, we are devoted to working alongside the parents of each child in order to build a strong foundation for each child. Our students will achieve the goals set forth for them, but most importantly they will have fun as they’re doing so.

Smart Stars wants to provide a place where children can flourish academically, socially, and most importantly as individuals. We want our facility to be a safe, fun, and happy place for children to come and learn.

Additional Information: Years in Operation: 2

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 44337
  • Capacity: 69
  • Age Range: 2 YEARS - 5 YEARS
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: New York City Department of Health
  • District Office Phone: 311 or (212) NEW-YOR (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-11-12 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.11(b) OPEN
Brief Description: Permittee/applicant submitted incomplete written safety plan.
2021-11-12 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 47.23(a) OPEN
Brief Description: Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children
2019-07-25 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.25(d) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection children's medical files were Not provided, were incomplete or were Not maintained.
2019-07-25 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.33(c) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Staff failed to obtain proof of immunization; Except for exempt staff, required staff immunizations were not submitted to child care service; records not confidential.
2019-04-11 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 47.59(c) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Services fail to install interior fire alarms and/or sprinklers where required.
2019-03-07 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.45(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
2019-03-07 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.23(e) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Child care service providing care without a staff member trained in First Aid/CPR on site at time of inspection.
2019-03-07 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.49(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
2018-02-28 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.57 (b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.
2017-08-28 47.23 (a)(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)<br/> Child care service failed to provide constant and competent supervision for children within its care.
2017-08-10 47.25 (a)(1) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)<br/> At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.
2017-08-10 47.25 (a)(2) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)<br/> At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had age appropriate immunizations unless a child is exempt.
2017-08-10 47.33 (c) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Minor violations (General Violations)<br/> Staff failed to obtain proof of immunization; Except for exempt staff, required staff immunizations were not submitted to child care service; records not confidential.
2017-01-11 47.41(k)(1) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)<br/> Interior entrances and exits monitored and secure; Panic bars required on exterior entrances and exits by May 1, 2016
2017-01-11 47.57 (b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)<br/> At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.

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