SSA Campus
The Heights Campus
Smart Start Academy The Heights offers all programs — Infant through Pre-Kindergarten — at our warm, community-rooted campus on Central Avenue in Jersey City's Heights neighborhood.
6 Weeks+
Youngest Enrolled
All Programs
Infant through Pre-K
7 AM – 7 PM
Mon – Fri
3:1
Infant Ratio
A Neighborhood Campus with Standout Spaces.
Smart Start Academy The Heights is a beloved fixture of the Central Avenue community, bringing the same award-winning curriculum and hand-selected, degreed educators that families across Jersey City have trusted since 2010.
Our Heights campus features two standout amenities you won't find everywhere: a private backyard playground exclusively for our students, and a dedicated private library stocked with books and reading nooks to spark a lifelong love of learning.
From our nurturing Infant rooms to our kindergarten-readiness Pre-K classrooms, every space at The Heights is designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students for lifelong success.
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What Makes The Heights Special
Two exclusive amenities that set our Heights campus apart.
Private Backyard Playground
An exclusive outdoor play space reserved solely for our students — safe, supervised, and designed for active exploration.
Private Library
A dedicated on-site library with curated books and cozy reading nooks, nurturing early literacy and a love of stories.
Programs Offered at This Campus
Every program at The Heights 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.