4 - 5 Year Olds

3 - 4 Year Olds

2.5 Year Olds - 3 Year Olds

Smart Start Day School  (Lake City)

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Different Abilities Supported

Wheelchair Accessible

Tribal Provider

M. F.

C. H.

This daycare is wonderful! Our daughter loves going to school and has enjoyed all her teachers at Smart Start; they are all so caring!

K. J.

Staff is warm, friendly, and really seem to care about the kids and their happiness. They go out of their way to plan fun activities for the kids, and everyone (including us) seems very happy there. We love it!

Reviews from verified enrolled families

Y. T.

Thank you so much for the tour today! It was so nice to see all of the happy kids at your school:) We’d love to stay in touch with you and would love to join the class when there is an opening. Thank you.

J. G.

Great Tour! Shonny was very informative, answered all of my questions and provided a lot of detail!

Feedback from verified families who toured this program

SmartStart is based on several child development models which incorporates traditional learning methods along with theories of Montessori, Reggio-Emilia, and others. Learning through play is viewed as the cornerstone of the curriculum. Adults provide protection, security, stimulation, limits, and affection. Children are given the opportunity to explore materials and participate in a variety of experiences. Activities are carefully planned and implemented in an open classroom setting. Children are free to choose from age-appropriate activities including art, music, language development, pre-math skills, science and nature, and dramatic play. Children develop self-esteem, independence, and problem-solving skills as they make choices and assist in planning the environment and the activities. SmartStart’s curriculum also includes STEM activities, language and arts, jazz dance, yoga and French.