Family Daycare School Age (5+) 86 children

Lakewood Smart Start Academy #3

6037 Maple Dr, Lebanon, NJ 08833

86
Capacity
0 months - 5 years
Age range
1:4
State infant ratio
$1,530/mo
New Jersey 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 Lakewood Smart Start Academy #3

Lakewood Smart Start Academy #3 is a family daycare located in Lebanon, New Jersey (08833). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing. Licensed capacity is 86 children.

Cost & subsidies in New Jersey

Statewide averages: $1,530/month infant, $1,100/month preschool. Most New Jersey families qualify for assistance through NJ Child Care Subsidy Program (DFD) (intake: (800) 332-9227).

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 Lakewood Smart Start Academy #3 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.
Full 30-point tour checklist

Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Smart Start Academy #3

Is Lakewood Smart Start Academy #3 licensed?
Yes — Lakewood Smart Start Academy #3 holds a current New Jersey child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does Lakewood Smart Start Academy #3 accept?
Lakewood Smart Start Academy #3 serves 0 months - 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 Lakewood Smart Start Academy #3 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, New Jersey averages about $1530/month for infants and $1100/month for preschool. Contact Lakewood Smart Start Academy #3 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Lakewood Smart Start Academy #3 enroll?
Lakewood Smart Start Academy #3 has a licensed capacity of 86 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

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