Smart Start Academy

Smart Start Academy offers infant care for ages 2 months through 18 months, toddler activities for ages 18 months through 3 years, preschool for ages 3 through 4 years, pre-kindergarten for ages 4 through 5 years, after school care for ages 5 through 8 years, early elementary for kindergarten through 2nd grade, and summer camp for all ages. The listed activities include hands-on exploration, play-based learning, literacy, STEM exploration, homework help, outdoor play, field trips, and enrichment.

Programs

• Infant Program — 2 months through 18 months · Nurturing, responsive care for youngest learners in a safe and stimulating environment.
• Toddler Program — 18 months through 3 years · Hands-on exploration and social development for curious toddlers.
• Preschool Program — 3 through 4 years · Play-based learning that builds language, creativity, and early academic foundations.
• Pre-Kindergarten — 4 through 5 years · Kindergarten readiness through structured learning, literacy, and STEM exploration.
• After School — 5 through 8 years · Safe, enriching after-school care with homework help, activities, and transportation.
• Summer Camp — All ages · A fun-filled summer of themed activities, outdoor play, field trips, and enrichment.
• Early Elementary (K–2nd) — 5 through 8 years · Rigorous academic instruction paired with enrichment activities to build confident, capable learners.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Facility hours: 7 AM – 7 PM, Mon–Fri

About the provider

Smart Start Academy was established in 2010 and is family owned and operated. The program has a 5.0 Google rating, is listed as the #1 Preschool in Jersey City, and says it has served 10,000+ families. It serves Jersey City, Hoboken, The Heights, and surrounding communities. The program states that meals, enrichment, extended hours, and more are included, low student-to-teacher ratios are used, and NJ Child Care Assistance Program subsidies are accepted. Hours are 7 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday.

All-inclusive model with no hidden fees. Meals, enrichment, extended hours, and more are included. Family owned and operated. Low student-to-teacher ratios. Worry-Free Guarantee. NJ Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) subsidies accepted.

What families say

“Smart Start Academy has been a blessing for our family. Our daughter has thrived since her first day in the infant program. The teachers are warm, attentive, and truly care about every child.” — Maria G., Jersey City, NJ

“As working parents, knowing our son is safe, fed, and learning from 7 AM to 7 PM is priceless. Smart Start has been our village.” — Danielle R., The Heights, NJ

“My daughter has been at Smart Start since she was 2 months old. She's now in Pre-K and I couldn't imagine a better start to her education.” — Rachel N., Jersey City, NJ

Last updated October 20, 2026.