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Smart Start Academy

1883 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL 327634.3· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2012

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About

About Smart Start Academy

Smart Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Orange City, Florida. The state has licensed it since April 30, 2012, for up to 96 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Smart Start Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Volusia County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Volusia County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$200
Home daycare$165

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$150
Home daycare$135

School age

Center$115
Home daycare$115

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Smart Start Academy

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
96 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2012
License number
#C07VO0364
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Smart Start Academy

Is Smart Start Academy licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 30, 2012.

Does Smart Start Academy have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Smart Start Academy care for?

96, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Smart Start Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Smart Start Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Smart Start Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (386) 228-3345 to ask.

What is Smart Start Academy's phone number?

(386) 228-3345.

Where is Smart Start Academy?

1883 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL 32763. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Hands Big Hearts Academy 4, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).