Smart Start Learning Center New Baden

Smart Start Learning Centers mission is to serve children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. We take pride in developing the minds of all young children regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or special needs. We focus on their social-emotional development and promote individuality. We provide a nurturing and learning environment that encourages the child to explore and be creative. We use developmentally appropriate practices to plan activities to meet the childrens needs.

We are committed to serving children in a manner that parents will feel comfortable in their choice of Smart Start Learning Center as a care and education partner for their children entrusted to us..

Originally started in Belleville, IL in 2000, we now have a second location in New Baden, IL. Each center provides quality services and both centers are licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. We participate in the child care subsidy program sponsored by the Illinois Department of Human Services and administered through the Child Care Resource and Referral program of Childrens Home and Aid Society. We also participate in the Federal Food Program and provide nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks daily for our program participants.

The Belleville facility provides Preschool For All services through the sponsorship of the Illinois State Board of Education. Serious budgetary issues of the State of Illinois have prevented us from expanding the service to the New Baden site but we will continue to request support for that service at our newest faciltity.

Child Ages:

6 weeks - 12 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Department of Children and Family Services

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday 06:00 - 18:00