Smart Start Academy
Daycare center in Orange City, FL. 1883 S Volusia Ave, Orange City FL, 32763, Orange City, FL 32763
About the program
Smart Start Academy is a licensed daycare center in Orange City, Florida, on the state register since 2012. It is licensed for 96 children.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Smart Start Academy does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Florida publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
Horrible place for your child to attend. They don’t teach. And sandy the owner yells at the students and spend a lot of time in her office instead of teaching. All they do is play and not learn. Also place is dirty. Definitely not a place for your child to attend before going to kindergarten!!!
Dez R · 1/5 on Google · 4 months agoMy daughter has been going to Smart Start Academy in Orange City Florida for 5 1/2 years. The staff are the best . When I was ready to put my daughter in daycare years ago I was scared hearing horror stories and reading and seeing videos online about children getting mistreated so when I went to check out daycares in my area (orange city) I was very vigilant and did my research and visited (unannounced)and walked…
Tinkielove33 · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoPoorly managed and ran. Constantly short staffed. No curriculum for any of their age groups. Their way of watching my 2yo son was to strap him into a high chair and leave him. They also can’t manage watching 2-3yo children and are quick to send them home and expel. Yes 2yo and 3yo! Also their VPK program left my oldest son poorly set up for Kindergarten. Person (I won’t use the word teacher) conducting the VPK…
Erik Rijfkogel · 1/5 on Google · 4 years agoMy girls have been going to smart start for a little over three years and they love it. My youngest has clung to Ms.Debbie. I’m always informed about anything going on with my children right away, or the daycare itself. Definitely recommend Smart Start
holly arndt · 5/5 on Google · 6 years agoGetting there
1883 S Volusia Ave, Orange City FL, 32763, Orange City, FL 32763
Questions about Smart Start Academy
Is Smart Start Academy licensed?
Yes, with a note. Smart Start Academy holds a Child Care Facility - Birth to SA licence (state status: licensed) from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (licence C07VO0364), with a licensed capacity of 96 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
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. The program accepts child care subsidy.
