The Smart Start

The Smart Start

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Childcare and Learning Center dedicated to the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of young children

The Smart Start offers programs for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. The infant program is licensed for up to 8 children with two teachers. The toddler program is licensed for up to 16 children (two classrooms) with 4 teachers. The preschool program is licensed for 20 children ages 3 years to 5 years old. The program helps prepare children for Kindergarten. The Over 5 Club is a before and after schoo

Photos from The Smart Start's post 07/29/2026

🎨 Art Explosion Week is in full swing at The Smart Start! Our little artists are getting creative with colorful masterpieces, messy fun, and endless imagination. πŸŒˆπŸ–ŒοΈ

Photos from The Smart Start's post 07/22/2026

We had a ball at Highland Bowl making memories one strike at a time! πŸŽ³πŸ•πŸ’›

Photos from The Smart Start's post 07/17/2026

Chefs’ Week at The Smart Start was a recipe for fun! Our little chefs mixed, measured, and created lots of yummy treats all week long πŸͺπŸ§πŸ•πŸ“

To top it all off, we wrapped up the week with a sweet surprise from the ice cream truck! πŸ˜„πŸ¦

Smiles, laughter, and yummy memories made for a fantastic week!

Photos from The Smart Start's post 07/09/2026

What a wonderful day at Lighthouse Point Park! We spent the day exploring the beach, playing on the playground, cooling off at the splash pad, and taking a walk to the lighthouse. It was a day filled with fresh air, fun, adventure, and lots of smiles! πŸ–οΈβ˜€οΈ

06/29/2026

πŸŽ‰ Now Enrolling for the 2026–2027 School Year! πŸŽ‰

Give your child a strong start in a fun, nurturing, and engaging learning environment! πŸ’œπŸ’›

πŸ“š Now accepting enrollments for the upcoming school year. Spaces are limited, so don't wait!
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Help us spread the word! Please share this post with your friends, family, and anyone looking for a high-quality preschool program.
🌟 Current Smart Start families: Don't forget about our Referral Rewards Program! When a family you refer enrolls, you'll receive a FREE week of tuition as our thank-you!

πŸ“ž Call us today to schedule a tour or learn more:
(203) 660-7158

🌐 www.thesmartstart.org

We can't wait to welcome new families to The Smart Start Preschool & Learning Center! ❀️

Photos from The Smart Start's post 06/23/2026

The rainy weather didn’t stop us yesterday at our β€œOne Cool Pop” Father’s Day event! We celebrated our amazing dads with fun, smiles, and popsicles to honor all the β€œcool pops!” πŸ˜ŽπŸ’™

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Photos from The Smart Start's post 06/12/2026

FIELD DAY 2026!

The day was packed with fun from start to finish! Our friends showed off their creativity with tie-dye, cooled off with water play, raced through the sponge relay, and filled the day with laughter, teamwork, and smiles. We definitely made a BIG splash!!! πŸ˜ŽπŸ’¦ 🧽

Photos from The Smart Start's post 06/10/2026

Our outdoor play area just got even better with a new mud kitchen! Little hands, big creativity, and endless outdoor fun! 🌱✨

06/10/2026

Now enrolling summer camp ages 5-12

CALL 203-660-7158 for more information

06/04/2026

Join us for Hamden’s annual fireworks celebration on Friday, June 26 at Hamden Town Center Park as we celebrate America's 250th and Hamden's 240th anniversaries.

Bring your family, friends, and blankets for an evening of music, food, and fun as we light up the sky in celebration of our community. Festivities begin at 6:00 PM., and the fireworks show will start at 9:20 PM. Don't miss music from the Hamden Symphony Orchestra.

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4137 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT
06518

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm