Smart Start Learning Center
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On July 12th, I picked up my kids from this daycare. On our way home, I asked my kids how their day was. My daughter let me know that Marcie(owner) had slapped her on her face. I asked her again to make sure I heard her right. She repeated the same thing and then showed me where Marcie hit her. Immediately, I tried getting a hold of Marcie to ask what happened. I was told she left early and was given her number by a staff member. I asked if she smacked my daughter in the face. She asked what my daughter told me and then said it was a reaction and was sorry. First she said my daughter stuck her tongue out at her, then changed it and said my daughter hit her. She said she was going to tell me but "was too busy". I explained it is never ok to hit someone's child and she said she agrees and my daughter shouldn't put hand either. I said my daughter is 4 years old and she's a grown adult. She knows better, you would think, especially if you're the owner of a child care center. I will NEVER take my kids back to this place again! Last month, my son was hurt playing on their playground to the point he ended up in the ER and needed to wear a neck brace for a week. One of the teacher said he was playing on a area of the playground that was "not safe". Why would that still be part of the playground is its considered unsafe!? I dont trust these kids are being closely monitored and supervised. I do not trust them with my children and would not recommend them to anyone! Who knows how many other times these types of situations happened to the kids and parents are never notified.
Now, when we get ready to go anywhere, my daughter asks where we're going. She says she don't want to go back to daycare because of Marcie.
The new owners have improved this center. They are now an exceptional center. The kids are so advanced when they start school. They teach very well and take the time with each student.
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About the Provider
At Smart Start Learning Center, we are dedicated to helping every child reach their fullest potential through developmentally appropriate experiences that support emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth.
Our classrooms provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where children learn through hands-on exploration, play, and discovery. Daily activities are designed to foster growth in literacy, science, art, music, math, and fine and gross motor development while encouraging creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
We are proud to be an inclusive program that values diversity and welcomes children of all abilities. Our teachers are trained to support each child's individual needs and work closely with families to create a positive and successful learning experience.
At Smart Start, we believe every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn.
We invite you to schedule a tour and experience the Smart Start difference for yourself!
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday5:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday5:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday5:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday5:30 AM - 6:30 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 | Corrections |
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| 2026-05-08 | Follow-Up Inspection, Non On-Site Inspection | |
| 2026-04-22 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | |
| 2025-09-22 | Follow-Up Inspection, Non On-Site Inspection | |
| 2025-09-15 | Announced, Annual Inspection | |
| 2025-03-26 | Follow-Up Inspection | |
| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | Correction Verified: 2025-03-26 |
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Finds: CITED - Moderate R381-100-20(2)(a)-(e) - Vehicle requirements The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-20(2)(c) by not ensuring that the vehicle used for transporting children has a current vehicle registration. At the time of the inspection, one of the vehicles did not have a current vehicle registration. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | Correction Verified: 2025-03-03 |
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Finds: CITED - High R381-100-13(18) - T safety straps/devices on highchairs The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-13(18) by not ensuring that high chairs that are used by children had safety straps or safety devices. In the infant and toddler outdoor area, there was a high chair that did not have safety straps attached to it. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | Correction Verified: 2025-03-03 |
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Finds: CITED - Moderate R381-100-13(7) - Plastic bags, latex gloves, and balloons inaccessible to under 5 The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-13(7) by having plastic bags large enough to fit a child's head accessible to children younger than five years old. In the rec room bathroom, there were plastic garbage bags accessible to children. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. |
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| 2024-10-07 | Follow-Up Inspection | |
| 2024-09-26 | Announced, Annual Inspection | |
| 2024-04-17 | Non On-Site Inspection | |
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | |
| 2023-10-04 | Announced, Annual Inspection | |
| 2023-08-04 | Complaint, Investigation Inspection | Correction Verified: 2023-08-04 |
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Finds: CITED - High R381-100-12(5)(a)-(f) - Interactions with children The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having an inappropriate interaction between a staff member and a child in care. In the facility, a staff member's interaction with a child in care resulted in physical pain or discomfort to the child from being hit by the staff member. |
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| 2023-07-05 | Follow-Up Inspection | |
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