Are you ready to send your little ones back to school? School begins on Thursday, September 5th this year and some children just aren’t ready to give up their endless play of summer for structured learning in the fall. Don’t worry, we have a few tips to help get your child back in the swing … Read More
Universal Pre-K
No More Scheduled Trips for Summer Camp
All of our scheduled trips are finished for summer camp. We will only have local excursions for the remainder of the summer. This will include local nature walks, neighborhood exploration, and outside gross motor play. Your child will still be in a learning environment, even though they’re close to home. Some of the topics we … Read More
Free Summer Meals in New York City
Spending summer in the city? Let your child benefit from New York City Department of Education’s Free Summer Meals program from June 27 to August 30, 2019. Children up to 18 years old can receive breakfast and lunch free, no questions asked.
MOHDC SmartStart Nature Academy Summer Camp 2019
Register your child now for the most exciting summercamp around! This year, we’re offering nine weeks of exciting activities including academic advancement/remedial learning, arts and crafts, personal & social development, music & dance, cooking & painting, sports & drama, urban gardening, and more! Call us today at (718) 485-8500 to find out more!
Moving Up Ceremony at Blake Avenue
On Monday, June 24th, 2019, MOHDC SmartStart Nature Academy‘s Blake Avenue location will host a ‘Moving Up’ luncheon at 12:00PM to celebrate another milestone in the development of our young scholars. We will gather with our future pre-kindergarten students and reflect on the achievements and strides made throughout the school year. Parents, come eat with … Read More
Our Farragut Road Preschool Class at Work and Play
At SmartStart Nature Academy and Learning Center we believe that play is a tremendous part of how children learn. By incorporating hands-on, experiential play into the learning time, children get to do what’s fun for them and learn at the same time, so it’s a win-win situation!
Closed for Memorial Day
All SmartStart Nature Academy locations will be closed on Monday, My 27th 2019 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Turned 50 Years Old!
As parents, we know our little ones grow up so fast. One moment you could rock them in your arms, the next they’re big enough to walk to school by themselves…or ask for the keys to the car. Do you remember The Very Hungry Caterpillar? The hungry little bug is all grown up now at … Read More
Graduation 2017 at MOHDC SmartStart
We finished the 2016-2017 year in grand style at MOHDC SmartStart Nature Academy and Learning Center. The children improved in all domains, had wonderful experiences, explored the natural world around them, and made positive friendships. Take a look at the videos below to relive some of the exciting activities from our Blake Avenue location.
Register Now for the 2017-2018 Preschool Year!
Another new year is upon us! Registration for the 2017-2018 academic year has begun. Can you believe it? Make sure to begin your registration early so you can guarantee a seat for your child. You can walk into our Blake Avenue location (533 Blake Avenue, top floor, between Hinsdale Street and Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY … Read More