If I could give a 10 I would! I have been an Educator for over 10 years and have worked with children from ages 3 - 17. I have also worked with Special Needs to General Education students. I have a Bachelors Degree in Education, A Masters Degree in Educational Leadership, and Certifications that vary from Early Childhood - High School. I have worked in various schools with various curriculums. I am currently an educator at the High School level. With that said you can imagine how picky I am about my child's education and future. Smarts Start is by far one of the best Day Cares and Preschools I have had the pleasure of encountering. My 2 year old was taken care of by grandma for the first 2 years of her life. So going to school was not an easy transition for Myself as you can imagine. However, for my daughter it was by far the easiest transition. I was in awe to see how she literally cried just 2 days and for the first 5 minutes and that's all!!!! I was in shock because my child is a very cautious little girl and does not trust very easily. She has blossomed so much since the moment she entered Smarts Start. She comes home everyday with a new concept she learned. She wakes up each morning so excited to go to school. She absolutely loves her teachers and the Director. The staff is the most loving individuals I have met. My daughter feels at home and as I mentioned before she loves her teachers. Ms. Lilly, Ms Lourdes, and Ms Nivia have made an impact in my daughters life that is everlasting. I could not be any happier with the care, attention, communication, and education these ladies have provided for my little girl. What's more, the Director Maria has made the transition for me, as a parent, one of the easiest ventures yet. She makes sure the facility is always at its best; and runs the school in such a way that you feel as if you are part of a family. I commend the staff and teachers of Smarts Start Day School and I wish my daughter could be with them forever. I know in the future my child will be ready for the demands of any school's curriculum. read more

My daughter began on Monday, I'm a nervous wreck and this is the first time my daughter would be in care other than family. My daughter is lactose intolerant and has a very SPECIFIC diet. So, I was instructed to bring lunch daily. Without issue, I did! All there locations allow webcam access, and this particular room had a camera pointed just to the dining table. So, I was just able to watch their eating breaks. First day, I noticed she was given WHOLE MILK through the camera. I brought it up when I picked her up, they assured me at the service desk that she was given "lactaid". I brushed it off thinking it's her first day, they will get it right tomorrow. WRONG. I called everyday after breakfast and lunch and they assured me that she ate EVERYTHING great! Yesterday, with being told that she ate ALL the food I provided her lunch box was FULL. They had been tossing my food out, and not letting my daughter eat. The communication between the front desk and the actual teachers is a joke. It's not the teachers fault, but I drop off my daughter too early to actually speak to the them. But to have the women in the front desk LIE to me. Is disrespectful. 9945 Sunset Drive read more

We love Smart Starts! We have witnessed the preschool grow and serve more and more children in our community. I began at Smart Starts when my first born was only a few months old and they had just opened near my home. The owners worked on site and took a lot of pride in what they did and . The staff truly cared and nurtured our child, as the years past we really saw the value in the education they received at Smart Starts. Through the years I have referred many happy customers to Smart Starts. Now, many years later I have the pleasure of enrolling our families newest edition to one of the newest Smart Starts locations. It is great to see and hear about staff that are still around after all these years! Smart Starts offers the best child and family centered environment. It is truly like a home away from home for the children and a warm and welcoming place for them to learn and grow. So happy to see that now parents can even choose to stay through 8th grade at the 12001 location. Looking forward to all the fun and exciting learning opportunities and activities! read more

I am extremely BLESSED!! My children have been attending this location for the last year and I have never felt so Happy and Calm about how my children are while away from me! I LOVE the fact that there are cameras in the classroom, which I was constantly on for the first few weeks but everything i saw, helped me to slowly not go on their, as i HONESTLY trust the care of my children with EVERYONE there! I would like to really recognize the director (Maria) she goes above and beyond to assure us the safety and dedication to our children are met daily! Her uplifting personality makes her very approachable. My son has to give her a hug and high five EVERYDAY, which reassures me that he's happy there! The facility is very clean and the outside area is fabulous since its under beautiful big trees who give plenty of shade to our children as they play, especially during the HOT summer days! its a HOME away from HOME! read more

My child has attended Smart Starts since she was an infant. I have been through two directors and they have all been fantastic. My child has had a great experience and has learned immensely and I have been able to see her growth. I highly recommend this location and its staff to any parent looking for a learning center for their child. I have read several comments written on this site about Smart Starts and not all of the comments have been good. However, for me, putting and keeping my child at Smart Starts has been the best decision my husband and I have ever made. We know she was cared for and she learned. This will make her successful in her coming school years. read more

I was so hesitant to send my son to daycare and after visiting Smart Starts, I was totally comfortable with my decision. Since he has started, he has grown so much and funny thing, I was scared sending him and now he LOVES it. Literally walks in the class and doesn't even look my way lol. His teacher, Alba, is AMAZING and you can tell she loves what she does. They always have the cutest activities for the kids to participate and just have a great curriculum in general. The front desk staff is awesome and super helpful with everything, not to mention the Director, Maria! I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for treating Jace like family! Yvette read more

My 2 and 3 years old daughters have been attending this day care for more than a year and a half now. This facility is close to our home, the teachers are very friendly and caring with all the kids regardless of the class they are in. I truly believe my daughters are being well treated here, I know because every day when I pick them up they are smiling and that tells me they are having a good time. Also, the place is very clean, every day when I pick up my kids there is a person cleaning all the rooms. I would recommend it to my friends and family. read more

This is an amazing school. The Director is amazing, she truly cares about the children and the well being of the families and Teachers. Curriculum is very good. My children attended Smart Starts when they were younger and this school really got them ready for elementary. Teachers are very loving and attentive. I believe we should always focus on the positives and it's sad to see so many reviews that only talk about negatives and don't see the good things. Personally I had an amazing experience with this center and I really recommend this place. read more

Has to be one of the best schools ever! This school has been a blessing for me and my children. The teachers are amazing and so caring, they treat your child like a child and not just a kid in their class. They call when they are out to find out if they are ok. I leave them everyday knowing they are in good hands. The curriculum is advanced and my children have learned so much! I can't express how grateful I am that I found this school! Thank you smart starts for your dedication, love and lifelong lessons that we will carry with us forever! read more

I can't say enough about the school and the staff. From the first day of school we felt welcomed and my child nurtured and cared for by the best staff. They have become like an extension of our family. It is our school family! My child looks forward to going each day and misses them tons now due to COV-19, but even through this they have maintained great communication with parents and kept the children engaged with videos remotely. I would recommend anyone looking for preschool to visit and see for themselves! read more

My child has been there for two years and I have had a wonderful experience with this school. The staff has always been pleasant and keeps me in contact with her teachers and activities at the school. The uniforms fit very well and my daughter loves getting the matching school bows. The shows they put on are absolutely adorable. If I have any other children in the near future, I will definitely put them at Smart Starts. read more

This school seriously has one of the greatest staff I've have ever seen. They take extreme care to each child and are constantly involved with each parent. The curriculum taught is amazing, they are guiding these children in the right path. If you are looking for a center to put your children in, look no further! Smart starts has everything you need. Thank you Smart Starts it has seriously been a pleasure! read more

We recommend that you visit and judge for yourself. Don't get misguided by the opinion of so few. Smart Starts has been caring for preschool children for over 15 years. That easily adds up to close to 15,000 preschoolers who have been cared and educated by wonderful and caring staff. The preschools are accredited and filled with happy children, staff, and parents. Come see for yourself! read more

This school has been a great benefit to my child's early learning process! she started when she was only 3 months old and will be turning 2 in just a few months. she absolutely loves her teachers and that gives me great peace of mind, as well as having cameras in the classrooms. I love seeing all the fun activities that they do in the school year and in the summer. read more

I'm a very happy parent because my child is happy and learning a lot. I read the other reviews and I was scare but I went and visit the center. Now I'm happy for enrolling my child in the Smart Starts program. The administration is understanding and friendly, same with the teachers. I recommend to visit the center, is not the same experience for everyone!!! read more

My experience in Smart Starts has been very special for both me and my daughter. The attention of the teachers and the director has been unconditional. It is the first time that my daughter is in a school and the transition has been excellent. All classes have cameras, which is a peace of mind for me. I highly recommend them! read more

I Really recommend this school, the teachers are good people, they help children by teaching them good manners and education. The teacher Angela is very affectionate and professional, if I give 5 stars to this Daycare is thanks to the great administration of the director Maria, I truly recommend it. read more

My son is 4 years old and has attended smart starts since he was three months old. The teachers were so loving and caring since day 1. Even the administration were so patient and kind with me. I couldn't have picked a better school for him. read more

Don't make a mistake like this! For my friend this was a nightmare! Her daughter was in the dadeland location and the classrooms were over sized and violates fire safety code. The food is served cold, mediocre curriculum and OVERPRICED!!!! read more