SSA Campus
Palisade Square + Lumber
A fully established Smart Start Academy campus offering all programs — Infant through Pre-Kindergarten — at two convenient Palisade Avenue addresses in Jersey City.
6 Weeks+
Youngest Enrolled
All Programs
Infant through Pre-K
7 AM – 7 PM
Mon – Fri
3:1
Infant Ratio
Two Locations. One Standard of Excellence.
Smart Start Academy Palisade Square + Lumber is a fully established campus serving families across Jersey City with the same award-winning curriculum and hand-selected educators found at every SSA location.
With two addresses on Palisade Avenue — 502 and 430 — our Palisade Square + Lumber campus offers flexible enrollment options for growing families in the neighborhood.
From our nurturing Infant program to our academically rich Pre-Kindergarten classrooms, every room at Palisade Square + Lumber is designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students for lifelong success.
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Programs Offered at This Campus
Every program at Palisade Square 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.
Learn morePre-Kindergarten
10:1 ratio5 – 6 Years
A rigorous, kindergarten-readiness curriculum that builds academic foundations, critical thinking, and independence.
Learn moreInside Palisade Square + Lumber
Visit Palisade Square + Lumber
Location 1
502 Palisade Ave
Jersey City, NJ
Location 2
430 Palisade Ave
Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 461-1515Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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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.