Smart Start Creative Learning Center

6020a Robertson Ave Newark, CA 94560
www.thesmartstartpreschool.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Smart Start Creative Learning Center in Newark, CA, serves 52 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early learning program.
  • The school operates in a suburban community setting and has a student–teacher ratio of 52:1 with one teacher on staff.
  • Enrollment includes 14 students in grades kindergarten through 12, with 16.67% of students representing diverse racial backgrounds.
  • Nearby Newark options for families include early childhood and K–8 programs, providing multiple private school choices within a mile radius.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Smart Start Creative Learning Center?
The application deadline for Smart Start Creative Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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