SSA Campus
180 Campus
Smart Start Academy's 180 Campus on Newark Avenue brings award-winning early childhood education to the heart of Jersey City — Infant through Pre-Kindergarten, open 7 AM to 7 PM.
6 Weeks+
Youngest Enrolled
All Programs
Infant through Pre-K
7 AM – 7 PM
Mon – Fri
3:1
Infant Ratio
Exceptional Early Education on Newark Avenue.
Smart Start Academy's 180 Campus has been a trusted cornerstone of the Jersey City community since 2010, delivering the same award-winning curriculum and hand-selected, degreed educators that thousands of families across the region rely on.
Our Newark Avenue campus features bright, thoughtfully designed classrooms for every age group — from our nurturing Infant rooms to our kindergarten-readiness Pre-K program — along with dedicated indoor and outdoor spaces built for active exploration.
Every student at the 180 Campus benefits from our signature five-course organic meal program, low teacher-to-student ratios, and a curriculum that builds the academic, social, and emotional foundations for lifelong success.
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Programs Offered at This Campus
Every program at the 180 Campus follows the same award-winning SSA curriculum with hand-selected, degreed educators.
Infant Program
3:1 ratio6 Weeks – 17 Months
A warm, nurturing environment where our youngest learners are supported through sensory exploration, language development, and responsive caregiving.
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5:1 ratio18 Months – 2 Years
Structured play, early language skills, and social development in a safe, stimulating classroom designed for curious toddlers.
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8:1 ratio3 – 4 Years
Hands-on learning through STEM, creative arts, literacy, and social-emotional development — with five organic meals included daily.
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10:1 ratio5 – 6 Years
A rigorous, kindergarten-readiness curriculum that builds academic foundations, critical thinking, and independence.
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Important Documents
Download or read through our Parent Handbook and Student Enrollment Application below.
Parent Handbook 2026
Everything you need to know about our programs, policies, daily routines, meals, and what to expect as a Smart Start Academy family.
Student Enrollment Application 2026
Complete and submit your enrollment application to reserve your student's spot at Smart Start Academy. Available at all campuses.