Nico's Before and After School Program (4-9 years)

Many children come home every day to an empty house after school because their parents are working. According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, the peak time for juvenile crimes and risky behavior like alcohol and drug use, falls during the hours following school, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Even young children can also become victims of violence during these hours.

Research has shown that enrolling your child in great preschool after school programs can help to improve academic achievement, relieve stress for the entire family, help children gain confidence, decrease behavioral problems, help children become better problem solvers and keep children safe and out of trouble.

The type of environment at Smart Start Academy can make a difference in a child’s life and help them thrive. At Smart Start Academy, our after school program is so much more than a babysitting service or a cool place to hang out. We offer school-aged children a safe, secure and fun learning environment. As a school, we aim to foster a learning environment that stimulates the minds and curiosities of everyone who enters through our door.

Our Smart Start Academy teachers offer tutoring and homework assistance, which is especially beneficial for parents who don’t have time to help their child with their homework or have a hard time understanding the assignments. In our year-round program we put an emphasis on allowing for child-initiated activities and through encouraging children to develop lifelong friendships. Parents can rest easier, knowing that their child is in a safe and nurturing environment until they can come home.