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SMART START PRESCHOOL
LICENSED2882 O'HARA AVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513
DAY CARE CENTER in Contra Costa County, California
- Hours
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 30 children
The public record
- License number
- 073407432
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
- Address
- 2882 O'HARA AVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- +19259498557
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- March 14, 2014
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Licensing visits on record
California records 3 routine inspection visits and 6 complaint visits to SMART START PRESCHOOL.
- Most recent inspection visit
- Inspection visit
- Inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.3 average comes from 6 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star5
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Smart Start Preschool will always hold a special place in my heart. Both of my sons have attended. My oldest Isaiah is now 14 and still remembers his time here, which says everything about the impact this school has. Ms. Rosa (the owner) and Ms. Trish have been there since my oldest attended, and that consistency really matters. You can tell they genuinely care about every child. Ms. Rosa has always been kind, understanding, and supportive of our family over the years, even going out of her way to help when we needed it. I did tour a few other preschools, but what stood out to me here is how much more personal and attentive the environment feels. It never felt overwhelming, and the kids really get the attention they need. My youngest, Zachariah, is currently in Ms. Trish and Ms. Lisa’s class, and they are both wonderful. He started off very quiet, and since attending, he has completely come out of his shell. Now he talks nonstop! It’s been amazing to see his confidence grow. The school has such a warm, welcoming, family-like environment. The outdoor barn area is such a unique and fun feature, and back when my oldest attended, they even had hens, which made it an especially memorable experience. They also offer flexible options like half-day and full-day schedules. Both of my boys attended half days (8:30–12, Monday–Thursday), which worked perfectly for our family. Most importantly, this school truly prepared both of my boys for TK—they went in confident, social, and ready to learn. If you’re looking for a preschool where your child will be nurtured, supported, and truly cared for, I highly recommend Smart Start. I’m so grateful both of my boys had the opportunity to be part of this school.
Martha GiordanoApr 29, 2026My daughter has been coming here for over a year now and loves all her teachers . She gets so excited in the morning to go see her friends and brings home all her art project and has learned so much while attending ! We love Ms.Trish and Mrs.Rosa !
aliana mejiaAug 31, 2024Very very prejudice I had appointment today, which is July 22, 2024 to do a tour to enroll my three kids. I get there at 2:51. It said go to the side gate which I did the whole time she’s looking at me through the window, I called I said how do I get inside? She hung up in my face. She cracked the window and said how may I help you? I said I’m here for your 3 o’clock appointment this time. I don’t even want my kids to this daycare because of Her actions. If you’re African-American do not take kids to this daycare.
Simply QuitaJul 22, 2024I am so grateful for this preschool & all their staff ;) I needed daycare in a hurry & I was putting my son in daycare for first time he had been home with me for 4 1/2 years so I was terrified they were so great & comforting my son loves it (except naptime lol) and Mrs.Rosa has been absolutely wonderful to us through everything I will/do reccomend this preschool thank you so much for making out situation a great one ;) also my son comes home with something new he learned every day it's awesome; )
Melanie WitmerSep 28, 2018
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about SMART START PRESCHOOL
Is SMART START PRESCHOOL a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. SMART START PRESCHOOL holds California licence 073407432, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on March 14, 2014. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does SMART START PRESCHOOL hold?
- California licenses SMART START PRESCHOOL as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can SMART START PRESCHOOL care for?
- SMART START PRESCHOOL is licensed for up to 30 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected SMART START PRESCHOOL?
- California records 3 inspection visits to SMART START PRESCHOOL, the most recent on March 17, 2026 and the earliest on record March 10, 2022. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited SMART START PRESCHOOL in response to a complaint?
- California records 6 complaint-driven visits to SMART START PRESCHOOL. A complaint visit means someone raised a concern and the state went to look. California does not publish what those visits found, so the count on its own does not say whether any concern was upheld.
Who holds the licence for SMART START PRESCHOOL?
- The licence is held by GARCIA, ROSA. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Contra Costa County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 073407432.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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