SMART FROM THE START ARMITAGE LLC

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What Illinois licensed

Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so SMART FROM THE START ARMITAGE LLC is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.

Day care, ages

6 weeks to 6 years

Day care, licensed for

143 children

Languages reported

English

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.7 average comes from 71 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star64
• 4 star1
• 3 star1
• 2 star0
• 1 star5

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  Choosing a daycare for your child is never easy, but this place has truly been a blessing for my family. From the very beginning, they have made me feel comfortable and confident leaving my 1-year-old in their care. What I love most is the communication—they use an app where they share pictures and updates throughout the day, which means so much to me. Being able to see my daughter happy, learning, and cared for while I’m away gives me real peace of mind. I’ve seen such beautiful growth in my daughter. She’s learning so many new things, and you can tell she feels safe, loved, and supported. Every morning, Ms. Minerva and Ms. Lizet welcome Genesis with such warmth and happiness, and it’s so special to see how excited Genesis is to go with them. And when I pick her up, she doesn’t even want to leave—which says everything. The teachers are truly special. Ms. Maria, Ms. Esmeralda, and Ms. Brisa are so caring, patient, and attentive. They always welcome us warmly and take the time to answer every question with kindness and respect. I also want to give a heartfelt thank you to Ms. Teresa, Ms. Lizet, and Ms. Graciela for making my daughter’s transition into her new classroom so smooth and comforting. They treated her with so much love during that change, and I’m so grateful for that. Even the food they provide is thoughtful and nutritious, which shows how much they genuinely care about the children’s well-being. It means everything to know my daughter is in a place where she is not only safe, but truly loved and thriving. I wholeheartedly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a nurturing, supportive, and trustworthy environment.

  Andres UruchimaMay 5, 2026
• ★★★★★

  Love this daycare so much. The ladies here show so much compassion for the little ones. My daughters teacher Ms. Lizet, Ms. Graciela and Ms.Teresa are wonderful teachers to my little girl. She’s sprouted so much over the last months. I’m so thankful for them because they show so much kindness, patience and respect. They are like second moms 💗💗💗

  Isabel SeguraApr 24, 2026
• ★★★★★

  We love the daycare, my son has been coming for about 2 years now and he loves it! His teachers ms. Maria and ms Angeles are so good with him, they’re kind and patient with the children ❤️ We have noticed so much growth in him since he started coming to this class. It gives us peace of mind knowing he’s in such good hands. We really appreciate everything they do!

  Selena MontalvoApr 23, 2026
• ★★★★★

  I can’t say enough wonderful things about this daycare and the incredible team here. The teachers are truly loving, attentive, and always make my son feel safe and happy. Communication is excellent—they consistently keep me updated on his day, progress, and any needs or concerns.Shout out to the teachers Maria Trejo, Esmeralda Anaya y Brisa Mejia. The administration team is also fantastic, always approachable and willing to help with any questions. One of the things I appreciate most is that there are bilingual teachers. It means so much to us that my son can learn and grow in both Spanish and English. Knowing he’s in such a nurturing, supportive, and culturally rich environment gives me so much peace of mind. Thank you for everything you do!

  Stephanie Woods MachadoApr 22, 2026
• ★★★★★

  I would highly recommend this daycare, my daughter has been in this daycare since she was 3 months old, now she’s 2 years and she has accomplish all her milestones so far. Ms.Jocelyn and Ms.Enid has help so much , she start it talking a lot and at home she has been singing the songs and colors. We’ve been impress by her progress. Also a shoutout to Ms.Vanessa for helping my daughter for her transition, at first she was struggling but Ms.Vanessa made sure to make her welcome and love.

  Freddy CalderonApr 2, 2026
• ★★★★★

  I have both my girls attending Smart from the Start. The teachers there are so invested in the care and education of our children. Ms. Vanessa, Ms. Bianca, Ms. Graciela, Ms. Teresa, and Ms. Lizet go above and beyond every day, preparing original, diverse, and fun educational activities for the kids. My daughters are very bonded with them. I also really appreciate that they go outside nearly every day for walks and supplement with indoor gross motor and fine motor activities as needed. They are communicative through the app and address any concerns promptly. I have seen my children grow and learn tremendously, and they have taken them through normal toddler behavioral difficulties beautifully and smoothly. I couldn't recommend this place more.

  Melissa RendonMar 31, 2026

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.