Smart Start Academy
1883 S Volusia Ave, Orange City FL, 32763
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity96 children
Overview
About Us
Smart Start Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 96 children in Orange City, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Volusia County for 14 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Smart Start Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C07VO0364
Inspection History
4 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 7
FindingMar '23
Mar 31, 2023
24-16: Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Comments Food was not appropriately stored, left out. There was violation of food storage Safe handling and storage of food below …
FindingAug '23
Aug 24, 2023
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [… | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Both the stove and refrigerator at this facility were… | 24-23: The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 Comments 17.2 Food Storage The facility's refrigerator and Freezer thermometer was …
- CleanMar '24
- CleanAug '24
- CleanDec '24
FindingMar '25
Mar 19, 2025
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments --It is imperative that the childcar…
- CleanApr '26
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Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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