Daycare & Preschool Program in Jersey Avenue, NJ
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“A Smart Start for your child’s future”
Our Jersey Avenue Campus in Downtown Jersey City
Smart Start Academy’s Jersey Avenue campus is located at 532 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302.
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Smart Start Academy – 532 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
"A Smart Start for your child's future"
Below you'll find the tuition and fee information for our Smart Start Academy Jersey campus located on 532 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302.Center direct number (201) 461-0101
The academic year runs from September through June and parents are required to pay for the entire school year regardless of holidays, start dates, inclement weather, unforeseen circumstances and student absences. All parents are required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable security placement fee to secure their child's spot in our program. This fee will be applied in June, the last month of the academic school year with proper 2 month notice provided. If families decide to end their enrollment at S.S.A, they must provide 2 months advance notice. (Summer months July/August do not apply towards notice) Please note, Security Placement fee is only refunded in the form of tuition.
Smart Start Academy's Jersey Avenue location offers programs for infants as young as 6 weeks old, full and half-day preschool, after school programs, sitters, emergency services, and social enrichment programs for students of all ages. Our Jersey Avenue school offers flexible scheduling of two-, three- and five- days a week to best accommodate the schedule and routine of our families.
Smart Infants (6 weeks-18 mo.)
| SCHEDULE | TIME | 2 DAYS (T,TH) | 3 DAYS (M,W,F) | 5 DAYS (M-F) |
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| Nursery + Extended | 7:00AM-7:00PM | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! |
| Nursery Hours | 7:00AM-2:30PM | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Half day | 7:00AM-12:30PM | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Smart Starters (19 mo.- 35 mo. )
| SCHEDULE | TIME | 2 DAYS (T,TH) | 3 DAYS (M,W,F) | 5 DAYS (M-F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool+ Extended | 7:00AM-7:00PM | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! |
| Preschool | 7:00AM- 2:30PM | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! |
| Half Days | 7:00AM-12:30PM | N/A | N/A | Call to schedule a tour! |
| Social Enrichment Program | 2:30PM-7:00PM | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! |
Smart Learners (36 mo.& up)
| SCHEDULE | TIME | 2 DAYS (T,TH) | 3 DAYS (M,W,F) | 5 DAYS (M-F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool+ Extended | 7:00AM-7:00PM | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! |
| Preschool | 7:00AM-2:30PM | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! |
| Half Days | 7:00AM-12:30PM | N/A | N/A | Call to schedule a tour! |
| Social Enrichment Program | 2:30PM-7:00PM | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! |
Additional S.S.A Programs
| SCHEDULE | TIME | 6 weeks- 18mo | 19mo- 35mo | 36mo & up |
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| Emergency Care | Minimum 3 Hrs | $40.00 per hr | $35.00 per hr | $25.00 per hr |
| After- school | 3:30pm- 7:00pm | N/A | N/A | $899.99 per mo |
| After School w S.S.A pick up | 2:30pm- 7:00pm | N/A | Call to schedule a tour! | Call to schedule a tour! |
| Smart Sitters Weekdays (M-TH) | Min of 4 hrs TBD | $23 per hr (per child) |
$23 per hr (per child) |
$23 per hr (per child) |
| Smart Sitters Weekend & Holidays (Fri-Sun) | Min of 4 hrs | $27 per hr (per child) |
$27 per hr (per child) |
$27 per hr (per child) |
*Back-up care participates must call at least 2 hours ahead to confirm availability.Tuition fees are subject to change
Additional Fees:
Non- refundable Annual Application Fee: $350.00 (Cash/ Certified Check) (due every July)
Security Placement Fee: $1500.00
Yearly School Supplies & Materials: Included in all programs
Late Pick up Fees: $1 per minuteSmart Start Academy's Tuition Policy
Smart Start Academy requires a full academic school year (Sept-June) commitment from all of our families. If commitment is not met, security placement fee, tuition, and yearly school supplies fees are forfeited. The security placement fee is not refundable, non-transferable and will only be applied to the last month of student enrollment with proper 2 month written notice provided to the center student is attending.
Parent Testimonials
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“The Hoboken teachers are patient and warm. Our son loves the indoor playground, and we love the communication.”
Michelle R., Hoboken, NJ
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“Our son has been going to SSA since he was one year old, and we’ve been very happy with our experience. The teachers and staff are amazing—so caring, patient, and supportive. They really helped our son feel comfortable and enjoy his daycare days.”
“Special shout-out to Ms. Jasmin and Ms. Cynora for all their help in making our son adjust to daycare life. We truly appreciate everything they do and are so glad we chose this daycare.”
Yuheng Jin., Reasonable price
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“Ms Juanita!! What can we say but we love her! The whole SSA team is amazing. Ms. Juanita is creative and smiles with every child that comes in the morning. Our little smiles back and walks right in, when he knows hes with the teachers that love him. We loving seeing the updates through out the day on the app, that show the creative, immersive, hands on, sensory activities they do every single day. Each day is different and exciting- as you can see on the little faces and the care Ms. Juanita puts into each activity. Rare are the days of crying drop off, when even the kids know their day is set for success and fun new things to learn with the warmth and attention of the best teacher!!”
Nelly Palacios
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“We’ve had a wonderful experience with Smart Start Academy. The staff are caring and attentive, communication with parents is excellent, and our child genuinely looks forward to going each day. They provide a safe, nurturing environment that helps children learn and grow — highly recommended”
Adriana Martinez
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“Warm and caring staff, excellent food (my kid eats food here he doesn’t normally eat at home), and the teachers really love the kids. Both of my kids vibed with their teachers, specially Ms Juanita, Ms Jasmin, and Miss Jackie. My son loves the jungle gym and constantly talks about his friends from class. As for admin, we’ve had a great rapport with Ms Vanessa and Ms Sarah!”
Alexandra Zukerman
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“Our son has been at SSA for 6 months and we are incredibly happy. The staff is so kind. They have wonderful activities. My son’s vocabulary has grown beyond belief since he started. They send us multiple pictures every day of what he’s doing.
I highly recommend this daycare.”Ricky Mora