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864 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ
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Smart Start Academy
- licensed capacity
- 180
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $314
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About
About Smart Start Academy
Smart Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Toms River, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum (Infants, Toddlers, and Twos / Preschool editions) |
| Staff | Lead teacher with Masters degree in Early Childhood Education and Montessori certification for ages 3-6 |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation to/from Citta Elementary School) |
| Licensed capacity | 180 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 Ocean County has a median price of $314 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$314
Home daycare$193
Toddler
Center$303
Home daycare$195
Preschool
Center$303
Home daycare$182
School age
Center$147
Home daycare$158
State record
Inspection reports for Smart Start Academy
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing 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 Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 180 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #071000101
Inspections
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
New Jersey 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. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Smart Start Academy have inspection violations?
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing 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?
180, 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 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Start Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (732) 505-6300 to ask.
What is Smart Start Academy's phone number?
(732) 505-6300.
Where is Smart Start Academy?
1580 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ 08755. The nearest other daycare we list is Ocean Kids Academy, 0.5 miles away.