Child Daycare & PreschoolsStillwater, MN

Smart Start Childcare & Learning Center

4.8(13 reviews)

About

Smart Start Childcare & Learning Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 14480 60th St N, Stillwater, Minnesota MN. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Smart Start Childcare & Learning Center in Stillwater receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff led by owner Gina, the educational curriculum, outdoor learning opportunities, and the center's ability to help children thrive developmentally. Many parents report their children are excited to attend and feel confident in the quality of care provided.

Caring and dedicated staffStrong kindergarten preparationExtensive outdoor learning space including woods and outdoor classroomDaily picture and activity updates via appSensory and enrichment activitiesHigh-quality mealsClean facilitySupportive partnership approach with parentsChild development support (speechpotty trainingacademic skills)Long-term parent retentionChildren excited to attend

Recent Reviews

9 months ago

We have been at Smart Start for the past 8 years with our kids. This school sets the kids up for success transitioning to kindergarten. There is a lot of time outdoors each day (they have a great outdoor space with woods and outdoor learning classroom). The school shares pictures and updates daily in the app. Hands down, the teachers are the best! They truly care about each of the kids. One of our kids was struggling with speech and they worked directly with us and helped us partner with the Stillwater Early Childhood Center.

a year ago

My 5-month-old started in the infant room 2 months ago and we have been beyond happy with our experience so far. The teachers and admin staff very obviously love the work they do, and care for my little girl as if she's their own. The babies participate in different sensory activities everyday. We appreciate that our daughter is not just plopped in a plastic chair with flashing lights and sounds, but instead is presented with a variety of materials that actually stimulate learning. Finger painting, exploring what the inside of a pumpkin feels like, little flashlight shadow forts, slippery noodle play.... amazing! Very grateful to be a part of the Smart Start family. Thank you for all you do to make us parents feel at ease. :)

a year ago

We recently changed daycares after the birth of our second child. Our oldest was struggling at the previous daycare. Since switching to smart start our son has grown and blossomed in development. Both of our children have done great here and love the staff. As parents we feel respected in our parenting choices as well as feel that the teachers work with us as a team. Would highly recommend Smart start to friends with young kids!

a year ago

Smart start child learning center is a phenomenal business. All of the employees are so wonderful and caring. I feel so comfortable dropping my son off each morning who is all smiles walking in to have a fun day with friends. How they operate this business shows such strength and character in how they value each family that attends Smart Start. I’m so glad they are able to continue to grow through new locations so more families can receive the upmost care for their little ones. Thank you so much SmartStart!!! Xoxo

5 years ago

We have sent both of our children to smart start since they were 3 months old. Gina and the entire smart start staff love the children like they were their own. Their facility is very clean and they feed the kids high quality meals. They saved us during the pandemic as our oldest started kindergarten and they were able to accommodate her with the online learning so my husband and I could both work. Our oldest now doesn’t want to go back to regular school because she loves smart start so much. Not only do they care for your children but they prepare them for school and educate. Our kid’s love it there and so do we! Send your kids and trust that they will be in amazing hands!

Frequently asked questions

Smart Start Childcare & Learning Center is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Stillwater, Minnesota. The facility has a capacity of 124 children.
Smart Start Childcare & Learning Center has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 13 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Smart Start Childcare & Learning Center, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Smart Start Childcare & Learning Center through Minnesota's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Minnesota must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
14480 60th St N, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
County
WASHINGTON

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
124 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
45.03734, -92.8132