Kindercare Learning Center #000668
16010 Fredrick St, Plainfield, IL
4.2· 21 reviews
Smart Start Academy
- licensed capacity
- 76
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $304
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About
About Smart Start Academy
Smart Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Plainfield, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.
Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 76 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and special-needs / inclusion care |
| Enrichment | Spanish, Music Lessons and American Sign Language |
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Start Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Will County has a median price of $304 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.
Infant
Center$304
Home daycare$187
Toddler
Center$282
Home daycare$184
Preschool
Center$255
Home daycare$182
School age
Center$58
Home daycare$40
State record
Inspection reports for Smart Start Academy
Illinois Department of Early Childhood 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 Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #555252
Inspections
Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Illinois publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Start Academy
Is Smart Start Academy licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Smart Start Academy have inspection violations?
Illinois Department of Early Childhood 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?
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Smart Start Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Start Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (779) 234-5200 to ask.
What is Smart Start Academy's phone number?
(779) 234-5200.
Where is Smart Start Academy?
13250 S Route 59 Ste 100, Plainfield, IL 60585. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Plainfield, 0.4 miles away.