Smart Start Preschool
Daycare center in Chico, CA. 1565 East Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
About the program
Smart Start Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Chico, California, on the state register since 2006. It is licensed for 125 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Smart Start Preschool is a childcare facility in Chico, California, serving children from six weeks to five years old.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Smart Start Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
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
101212(F) · 101223(a)(2) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101212(d)(1)(B)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Smart Start preschool was a wonderful experience for my son. We attended from age 3 until age 5. We really appreciated all of the staff and the preparation they did to make preschool fun and engaging for my little. The security and communication is great. Pickup and drop off were easy and it is clear the staff really cares about the students. I would definitely recommend this school!
Jennifer Lasell · 5/5 on Google · a year agoBoth our kids love it here. Great teachers, a really clean facility, and good communication from the management. We wish we had found them sooner.
Scott Gregory · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoThe teachers there are so great with all the children and it is always so clean.My son learned so much and I love the structure!
Melissa Saise · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoGetting there
1565 East Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
Questions about Smart Start Preschool
Is Smart Start Preschool licensed?
Yes. Smart Start Preschool holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 045404371, 045407716), with a licensed capacity of 125 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Smart Start Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Smart Start Preschool, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Smart Start Preschool take?
Smart Start Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Smart Start Preschool cost?
Smart Start Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
