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Brooklyn, NY 11221 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Smart Start Head Start is a licensed group home daycare in Brooklyn, New York. The state has licensed it since March 28, 2014, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Ages 1 to 4+ yrs |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Potty training: Works with parents on potty training |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| More | Founded 2014 |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Smart Start Head Start has not listed its tuition.
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all
For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.
416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.
416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
416.13(c) All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home hired after June 30, 2013, must comply with the background check requirements for the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law.
416.2(d)(7) Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14 of this Part; and
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Brooklyn, NY 11221 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
856 Quincy Street, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brooklyn, NY 11221 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 28, 2014.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 455-1515 to ask.
(718) 455-1515.
Brooklyn, NY 11221. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.