We believe that all children should be given an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. Our goal is to protect children and teach them in a learning environment as they travel through their early year. We believe that play is the surest way for young children to learn, become self-confident and master hand-eye coordination.
Smart from the Start Childcare in Chester Heights is housed in a beautifully renovated schoolhouse with large room sizes and an outdoor play area. The school is divided into three floors: Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool. Our school is housed in a 22,000 square-foot area with large interactive classrooms allowing your child plenty of space to engage in activities.
Smart from the Start Childcare in Chester Heights is housed in a beautifully renovated schoolhouse with large room sizes and an outdoor play area. The school is divided into three floors: Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool. Our school is housed in a 22,000 square-foot area with large interactive classrooms allowing your child plenty of space to engage in activities.
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Keystone STARS is an initiative of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to improve, support, and recognize the continuous quality improvement efforts of early learning programs in Pennsylvania. The Keystone STARS Performance Standards provide the foundation for the program.
The Performance Standards are grouped into four levels: STAR 1, STAR 2, STAR 3, and STAR 4. Each level builds on the previous level and utilizes research-based best practices to promote quality early learning environments and positive child outcomes.The standards address staff qualifications and professional development, the early learning program, partnerships with family and community, and leadership and management.
The Performance Standards are grouped into four levels: STAR 1, STAR 2, STAR 3, and STAR 4. Each level builds on the previous level and utilizes research-based best practices to promote quality early learning environments and positive child outcomes.The standards address staff qualifications and professional development, the early learning program, partnerships with family and community, and leadership and management.
Reviews (10)
Robert Speakes
Jan 03, 2022
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Jess J.
Dec 11, 2021
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I love this daycare! I was extremely nervous to send my baby to daycare, especially during the pandemic, but I’m very blessed to have found this daycare. The staff is friendly, the owner is very hands on, and many of the teachers have been at this facility for a very long time as well. Excellent location for me and the trolley and bus run right up the street. Gated play area, the building has surveillance cameras, they do temperature checks, and tons of sanitizer for everyone. My daughter has developed a lot since she started here too. I just want to thank everyone, including the director, for
Nykeemia Hollimon
Dec 11, 2021
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My daughter went when it was Apple Pie and she was there through its transition. Aside from the time she wet herself I had no issues. I traveled a great deal on public transportation to get to and from because I wasn't comfortable with other childcare facilities. When she started school I continued to enroll her in the summer camp. This was almost 10 years ago though...
Mrs. Seawright
Dec 02, 2021
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My daughter started this year at smart from the start and couldn't of been happier with the choice. My daughter is 5 years old and the teacher they have is not a glorified baby sitter. She's GREAT! Her name is Ms Petra. Decades experience teaching. Teaching my daughter plenty of creative skills. Practices great manners. She's improved my daughter's hand writing. She keeps the class busy all day. Jeff, the owner is pretty cool down to earth to!
Georgianne Jones
Aug 01, 2021
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In all honesty it’s pretty much just like any AFFORDABLE daycare. You know most workers are getting paid average so some workers only put in average work. You come across issues from time to time with some being resolved and some only resolved for a short period of time. Some workers don’t have the best attitudes but for the most part staff has been friendly. What I do really like though is the big outside play space. We all know how important it is for kids to run off their energy and not be stuck inside all day. Most days I pick my 3 year old up when he is playing outside, so I know the space
Dom Thom
Jul 01, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
My 2 daughters attended this daycare for the past 4 years. I had to . It was always professional and safe environment. You’ll be assured to know your children are their number one priority. You can’t go wrong choosing this daycare
My 2 daughters attended this daycare for the past 4 years. I had to . It was always professional and safe environment. You’ll be assured to know your children are their number one priority. You can’t go wrong choosing this daycare
Anastasia Austin
Jun 12, 2021
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Moniesha Harvey
Feb 03, 2021
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Smart from the start child care is not only the best work place in my opinion, but it is a facility that helps children develop and gain skills to further their careers. Smart from the start provide guidance, guidelines & activities that reflect a philosophy of increasing children’s development. Because each child is unique, it is essential that me as a caregiver become familiar with the individual needs for each child , I do exact that.
I have worked at smart from the start for about 6 months now or more , I have seen and heard nothing but excellent things and potential.
My nephew just started
I have worked at smart from the start for about 6 months now or more , I have seen and heard nothing but excellent things and potential.
My nephew just started
Amber Monroe
Nov 27, 2020
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I would highly recommend this center. I have two children! One 2 year old and one 7 year old. My 2 year old has been there since August of 2019 and my 7 year old attends when she is out of school. They are very reliable, very helpful and always on point when it comes to my children! The teachers are very friendly and you can tell they take pride in their work. The directors treat you like family and I would not have it any other way because my children are my everything.
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Jul 05, 2020
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My daughter has been attending Smart From the Start for four years. The staff are pleasant, the facility is clean, and I feel very safe dropping my child off knowing there is a code and buzzer upon entrance and exit. The facility having their very own large playground is plus because my child does not have to walk and travel the community for fun. They have their own pick up and drop off service for before and aftercare. And the best part of it all is camp! The children go swimming weekly and on trips often then any other camp in my neighborhood. My daughter loves it here. I wouldn’t have my
