Smart Start Academy
Daycare center in Apple Valley, CA. 21482 Yucca Loma Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307
About the program
Smart Start Academy is a licensed daycare center in Apple Valley, California, on the state register since 2007. It is licensed for 128 children and serves preschool ages.
Smart Start Academy is a locally owned learning center in Apple Valley, California, offering play-based and academic programs for children ages two to five.
The program follows a play-based and academic approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Smart Start Academy does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $997 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101223(a) · 1596.8662(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My daughter is going to be 3, and she loves this place. Everyone is so sweet and kind. The second week that my daughter been there, she said “let’s go home” which she means the school.
Sereyrath Keo · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoAn absolutely wonderful place to care for your children. The facility is clean and bright with staff who are obviously very passionate about what they do. Prices are incredibly fair for the level of care given to the kids. All classrooms are equipped with cameras which I loved at the beginning; it really helps if your child hasn't been away from you very often. My daughter has attended here since August & we are so…
Jessica · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoChad and Melissa are awesome. Mrs. Terry is a great teacher! My sons have been going to SmartStart for the last two years. They love it. I especially love that they have cameras in every room in case you want to check in on your kiddos. The facility is very clean and organized. Academic lessons and behavior expectations are taught every day. I've seen so much improvements since my kids have started attending.
Shannon Coleman · 5/5 on Google · 9 years agoMy son will be graduating here next Friday, he has been here for almost 3 years! I have nothing but the best to say about this school. My son is beyond ready for kindergarten and I will miss everyone here very much. I feel like they have become part of my family. I wouldn't have had my son go anywhere else. Thank you smart start for everything!
Brenda Lopez · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoGetting there
21482 Yucca Loma Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307
Questions about Smart Start Academy
Is Smart Start Academy licensed?
Yes. Smart Start Academy holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 364817862), with a licensed capacity of 128 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Smart Start Academy had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Smart Start Academy, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 2. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Smart Start Academy take?
Smart Start Academy is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Smart Start Academy cost?
Smart Start Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
