Smart Start is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 2505 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, California CA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Smart Start is a center-based preschool in Santa Monica highly praised by most parents for its inclusive, nurturing environment and significant developmental progress in children, particularly those with autism and special needs. The school emphasizes early intervention, academic learning, and social-emotional development with caring, attentive staff. One parent reported a negative experience citing rudeness and a chaotic environment.
terrible environment, the director is very rude and place is chaotic. The environment did not feel nurturing, patient, or respectful. Families looking for a compassionate setting may want to look elsewhere.
Smartstart is a wonderful learning center. My son with Autism has been attending this school since he was 3 years old . He has grown so much academically . Staff has always been great with my child. They are always accommodating my childs needs. Sharon has always been a great help along the way. Has always provided me with any resources or advice needed. Great place to send your child and be worried free about your child been mistreated . Staff is always a call or text away to answer any questions or concerns .
Words cannot begin to express how grateful we are for our son’s time at Smart Start. He’s now five and when he started two years ago he was in diapers, practically non-verbal, and his emotional outbursts were a daily occurrence and long lasting. He is now potty trained, regulates his emotions so much better, and not only speaks a ton but is reading! At his last pediatrician appointment his doctor gave us praise for his development and said we’ve changed the course of his life. We couldn’t agree more and know that it is largely because of the amazing teachers and support he receives at Smart Start. They’ve been a blessing to our son and entire family!
They provide a loving and safe environment for my son. He started as a regional center kid but he stayed after three. The staff is absolutely caring and we get so much student artwork. I have a daughter in another preschool and hands down this school is friendlier and more welcoming for all students. The inclusion SmartStart teaches is something I think the next generation of students should all learn!
My son went here for early intervention. This school has changed in my opinion his life. He was fearful of textures from having severe OT issues. He lacked words also. Them teaching him to play with hummus changed everything. It’s now his favorite snack! He’s 13 now in advanced math and gets straight A’s in all of his classes. It’s night and day when it comes to early intervention. It’s everything. I have 2 other kids and my oldest didn’t have early intervention and I can clearly see the difference. I’m so grateful for the teachers and staff here. I can’t say enough how much this school has changed my son’s life. I’m forever grateful for Smart Start and I personally have made life long friends with other moms here. Grateful for that also.