I love this school, yes I said school because they do more than just watch your child for a couple…read morehours a day while you are at work. My daughter had been in two other facilities prior to Smart Start and her language was delayed and she was not learning while at these places. What a change getting her into Smart Start made. Her language skills went through the roof, she has been there over a year now and she is advanced in all areas! The do multiple assessments through out the school year and communicate with the parents on the progress of your child. Keep you informed about what curriculum will be covered that week and they have events and activities that the kids actually look forward to. I never want her to leave here! During the pandemic they still made sure to provide a learning platform for all ages, which you can imagine is not easy and it made all the difference. When they were able to reopen once more, they have taken countless measures to make sure our little ones have stayed safe as well as allow a relatively normal environment for them, So very thankful for Mrs. B and the wonderful staff at Smart Start. If you are looking for quality care and a loving, family atmosphere, Smart Start is 100 percent the place to be. Love you guys!!!

I can't say enough great things about this pre school, my daughter Hailey attended for PreK-4. Ms…read moreBailey truly cares about the kids, the kids love learning with her and my daughter felt happy and wanted to come every day. We tried another pre-K before and my daughter will cry when I dropped her off. Also when the pandemia came they cared about still teaching the kids online with many classes a day to accommodate parents needs. Thank you so much Smart Start!!

As you can see some people have bad experiences with all places while others do not. My son is in…read morethe 2-year-old class but has been there since he was 1. I cannot complain about the school. Children obviously get hurt from playing and fighting. THEY ARE KIDS. What do you expect? Yes my son has come home with a bump on his head BUT I am always informed of his well-being. They call immediately even if he has a fever. Cannot complain. My son gets dropped off in the mornings and goes without a fuss. Experience your own experience. Not by what others say. If they daycare was so horrible, they would not be full like they are.

I really love the teachers here. I have a two and four year old and they are doing great. My 2 year…read moreold doesn't mess with anyone and she loves her teacher Ms. Julie so much. My 4 year old always talks about how nice his teacher is and he is learning a lot. He will be prepared for VPK for sure. The school is under new management so changes are still being made. The floor plan is open so you see every one when you walk in, which I like. So far, so good.

Amazing teacher they are extremely nice and I had my kids here for a long time and now that I have…read moreanother baby girl I will be going to put her in this daycare in August.

From the owner: Childcare, educationread more

I have been going here for 9 years and it's amazing my teachers are patient and understanding and…read morethe community has such a great heart and love for the bible and as being raised in a Christian home I am glad I get to go here

My daughter attended and had medical issues prior to Covid. She was hospitalized numerous times and…read moreher 5th grade teacher was non supportive in aiding her with catching up or supporting her emotionally and spiritually with being through so much. Cards, parties and such were thrown for other students leaving or due to being out ill but my daughter never received a card or anything from her class, teacher, or the school to show their support. In my opinion, they did not support her in a Godly, Christian way whatsoever.

Cons Update. Observed two staff preparing children's meals in kitchen area not wearing hair nets…read more Notified management and she made an on the spot correction. The lead VPK teacher quit, who was the main certified teacher and now they have substitutes coming in and out as needed.

I had my daughter in the VPK for 2 1/2 months. I do not recommend sending children to the YMCA…read morePreschool since I honestly do not believe they have the interest of the children at heart and are there to essentially make money. I will explain why. There was a wonderful VPK teacher which suddenly left with 2 weeks notice at the start of the school year. There was a woman in the class identified as a helper to her but not the VPK teacher. The parents received notice that a new VPK teacher would come, who either was in training, or never there. In the end the class helper assumed the control of the class. Immediately there was a difference when I would ask my daughter what she learned for the day, and she just mentioned that they played all day. When the previous VPK teacher was there she articulated many wonderful things she learned for the day such as colors, letters, days, etc. She used to get small weekly homework assignments from the previous VPK teacher and all of that came to an abrupt end. I brought it to the attention of the front desk staff who was rather disinterested and told me to ask the new helper. I went to her and inquired, and she sent me to another teacher in another class, who said "oh they have homework" I didnt know, and merely told me to do another letter for the weekly homework. I went to the front desk and asked if the "helper" was a VPK teacher and was barked at with a "she has a Bachelors in Early learning development" and she seemed very defensive. I walked in to drop off my daughter one day and she was yelling at a new child who was crying because his mother left him. She softened her tone when I fully entered but it was not nice to see. After I inquired about her VPK status, all the photos of the VPK teachers (she was never on the wall) were taken down. I am really disappointed in this school and program since I was sold a really qualified school with excellent state certified VPK teachers by the schools director, and when I finally requested a transfer she wanted to know why and offered to transfer my child to a new VPK class. There is a clear lack of communication with the front desk and the Director because she could have been made aware of this issue when I brought it up weeks ago. PROS: Close schools for Homestead families CONS: Inattentive VPK teacher, and front desk who do not listen to concerns The school is really providing inadequate education for families who are poor and also do not speak much English Costly for the level of care, education and supervision provided. Policies in the handbook are not adhered to Toys and play equipment are never cleaned and wiped down. Look for somewhere else to send your children, I do not recommend, there are many other issues, but from an educational standpoint this is not the place.

This school has fantastic student to teacher ratios, so when it's time to learn, they do such a…read moregreat job at giving them attention. They're so kind to everyone, I love it! Very organized also

WARNING TO ALL PARENTS This if you can call it a school…read moredoes not have the child's best interest at all. None of the teachers are accredited and it is not a requirement! There are a few teachers who do not even speak English! The food is horrible I received complaints from all three of my children on a daily basis! There is no spoke in the school no extracurricular fun activities for the children nothing to encourage learning! Since I have withdrawn my children from this school they have excelled above and beyond my expectations this school was holding my children back! I urged you to look for reviews on Lincoln martinis before you enroll your child up there especially in this campus!

This school is awesome! Within the past few years they expanded and became a K-8 Center. There's a…read morenew building on site as well. The level of education provided seems different than that of a regular public or magnet school. The amount of homework given is definitely more than most, but my daughter has soared since attending school here. Her 1st Grade teacher is amazing and still checks on her even though she is no longer in her class. (I am not including her name to keep other teachers from being jealous ) The parents are active in the school as well. They recently held an event called SMACK Night where it dealt with Science and Math activities (Science and Math Activities Connecting Kids). This is not the only event that the school holds. They beautify their campus by Campus Cleanups. They have a Butterfly Garden. All of the activities get the parents and students involved with the school as well as develop pride in the school as well. Mr. Calzadilla is a great principal, and he has amazing Asst. Principals, teachers, and Support Staff as well. OH, most importantly, the school has been an A school for many years and it is a Green School as well. I can go on and on about this school simply because the school, and it's employees, have earned it! Check their website for the Magnet Application. www.airbasek8.net