Before/After School School Age (5+) 96 children

Dothan Smart Start Academy #140

421 Oak Ave, Chancellor, AL 36316

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96
Capacity
3 years - 5 years
Age range
1:5
State infant ratio
$820/mo
Alabama avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About Dothan Smart Start Academy #140

Dothan Smart Start Academy #140 is a before/after school located in Chancellor, Alabama (36316). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Alabama Department of Human Resources — Child Care Services Division. Licensed capacity is 96 children.

Cost & subsidies in Alabama

Statewide averages: $820/month infant, $660/month preschool. Most Alabama families qualify for assistance through Alabama Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (866) 528-1694).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Dothan Smart Start Academy #140 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about Dothan Smart Start Academy #140

Is Dothan Smart Start Academy #140 licensed?
Yes — Dothan Smart Start Academy #140 holds a current Alabama child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Alabama Department of Human Resources — Child Care Services Division. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does Dothan Smart Start Academy #140 accept?
Dothan Smart Start Academy #140 serves 3 years - 5 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does Dothan Smart Start Academy #140 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Alabama averages about $820/month for infants and $660/month for preschool. Contact Dothan Smart Start Academy #140 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Dothan Smart Start Academy #140 enroll?
Dothan Smart Start Academy #140 has a licensed capacity of 96 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

Verify & learn more

Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.

.gov dhr.alabama.gov
Alabama Department of Human Resources — Child Care Services Division — license search
Verify a provider directly
.gov childcare.gov
Office of Child Care — childcare.gov
Federal subsidy & CCDF program info
.gov www.acf.hhs.gov
HHS Administration for Children & Families
Child Care & Development Fund oversight
.gov eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Head Start Center Locator (HHS)
Free programs for income-eligible families
www.childcareaware.org
ChildCare Aware of America
Annual cost reports & state data
childcaredeserts.org
Child Care Deserts (Center for American Progress)
Local supply-vs-demand research by county

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