S.S.A Palisade Campuses

“A Smart Start for your child’s future”

Below you’ll find the tuition and fee information for our Palisade Square campus located on 502 Palisade Ave
Jersey City NJ, 07037.

Center direct number (201) 461-1515

Discover the allure of Smart Start Academy's Palisade Campuses, renowned as the pinnacle of elegance! Our facilities are at the forefront of eco-friendly and sustainable energy solutions, enhancing our classrooms with these advanced features. Each space is adorned with lofty, European-style windows that bathe our learners in an abundance of natural light. Our design prioritizes small, intimate class settings, ensuring no more than 10 students in each class to foster a cozy, nurturing environment akin to a home, where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Our campus proudly hosts an exclusive, state-of-the-art playground and park for our students to enjoy at their leisure, alongside a revolutionary "Smart City" that allows them to discover the wonders of a neighborhood without ever leaving the campus grounds. We've embraced the latest technology across the board, from smart boards and Scapio Stem equipment to ultra high-definition 4K security cameras and seamless, contactless entry and sign-in systems. We invite you to experience the unmatched beauty and innovation of our center — truly unparalleled in the local area.

The academic schedule extends from September to June, and it is mandatory for parents to commit financially to the entire school year, irrespective of any holidays, the start date, weather conditions, unforeseeable events, or absences. Enrollment requires the payment of a non-refundable and non-transferable security placement fee to reserve a spot for your child, which will be credited in June, the final month of the school year, provided a two-month notice is given. If a decision is made to discontinue enrollment at Smart Start Academy, a two-month advance notice is required. (Please note, the summer months of July and August are exempt from this notice period.) The Security Placement fee is reimbursed exclusively as a deduction from tuition fees.

At our Palisade campuses, we offer an array of programs catering to a wide range of needs and ages, from infants as young as 6 weeks, to fulfilling and engaging full or half-day preschool, after-school activities, smart-sitters, emergency services, and social enrichment programs. We provide versatile scheduling options, including two, three, or five days per week to seamlessly integrate with the varying routines and schedules of our families.

Smart Infants (6 weeks-18 mo.)

SCHEDULE TIME 2 DAYS (T,TH) 3 DAYS (M,W,F) 5 DAYS (M-F)
Nursery + Extended7:00AM-7:00PM$1399.99$1799.99$2199.99
Nursery Hours7:00AM-2:30PMN/AN/AN/A
Half Day7:00AM-12:30PMN/AN/AN/A

Smart Starters (19 mo.- 35 mo. )

SCHEDULE TIME 2 DAYS (T,TH) 3 DAYS (M,W,F) 5 DAYS (M-F)
Preschool+ Extended7:00AM-7:00PM$1299.99$1649.99$1999.99
Preschool7:00AM-2:30PM$1099.99$1399.99$1749.99
Half Days7:00AM-12:30PMN/AN/A$1699.99
Social Enrichment Program2:30PM-7:00PM$599.99$799.99$999.99

Smart Learners (36 mo.& up)

SCHEDULE TIME 2 DAYS (T,TH) 3 DAYS (M,W,F) 5 DAYS (M-F)
Preschool+ Extended8:30AM-5:30PM$1249.99$1599.99$1899.99
Preschool8:30AM-2:30PM$1049.99$1349.99$1599.99
Half Days8:30AM-12:30PMN/AN/A$1549.99
Social Enrichment Program2:30PM-5:30PM$499.99$699.99$899.99

Additional S.S.A Programs

SCHEDULE TIME 6 weeks- 18mo 19mo- 35mo 36mo & up
After School w S.S.A pick up2:30pm- 7:00pmN/A$999.99 per mo$899.99 per mo.
After School W/O PICK UP3:30pm- 7:00pmN/AN/A$799.99 per mo.
Emergency CareMinimum 3 Hrs$25.00 per hr$25.00 per hr$20.00 per hr
Smart Sitters Weekend & Holidays (Fri-Sun)Min of 4 hrs$23 per hr (per child)$23 per hr (per child)$23 per hr (per child)
Smart Sitters Weekdays (M-TH)Min of 4 hrs TBD$19 per hr (per child)$19 per hr (per child)$19 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: $150.00 (Cash/ Certified Check) (due every July)
Security Placement Fee: $1000.00
Yearly School Supplies & Materials: Included in all programs
Late Pick up Fees: $1 per minute

Smart 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.