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.
Closed for Memorial Day
Day Care
Thanksgiving Potluck at our Blake Avenue Location
Here’s a throwback to our Holiday Potluck at the end of November at our Blake Avenue location. We celebrated with students, staff, and family. There was a variety of food including peas and rice, curried vegetables, pizza, greens, spaghetti, and a variety of desserts. Click here to go to our Facebook page to see the … Read More
Reminder: School Closing
Reminder: Our Blake Avenue daycare (533 Blake Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203) will be closed from Monday August 31st 2015 and will re-open on Wednesday September 9th, 2015. Enjoy your time away and we will see you then!
Sidewalk Chalk!
We always have the happiest campers in Brooklyn because we have sidewalk chalk! Everyone wants to play when we bring these out. Children can draw and color with these safe, non-toxic chalks and they wash away easily.
Glowing Testimony from a Parent
It’s always a pleasure to hear a kind word and see a warm smile in response to the work we do. It’s a special pleasure when a parent takes time out of their busy schedule to tell us in detail how much the love us. Read the testimony below and see if it makes you … Read More
Nature Walk in East New York
Going on a nature walk is supposed to be an opportunity for exploration and discovery of the natural world around us. We’re supposed to see butterflies, moss, lakes, green spaces, and everything related to the great outdoors.
Our School is Closed for July 4th
Our school is closed today while the city recognizes the Fourth of July. Take the opportunity to celebrate, relax, or do what makes you happy on this gorgeous day of sunshine. We’re open again on Monday, July 6 for our first day of Summer Camp and can’t wait to see all of our happy campers! … Read More
Watermelon Cucumber Summer Smoothie
Cool off from the summer heat with a refreshing soft drink like this cool, crisp, Watermelon and Cucumber smoothie. All it takes is two ingredients—watermelon and cucumber. Cut them up, blend them in a blender, and put in the refrigerator to get cold, then enjoy! Our preschool children use blenders and juicers and make drinks … Read More
Register Now for SmartStart’s Summer Camp!
Parents, don’t miss out on MOHDC SmartStart Nature Academy and Learning Center’s summer camp! We have seven weeks of incredible programming and activities planned that will engage your child academically, socially, emotionally, and healthfully. Your children won’t just come to play, they’ll come to benefit from a caring staff and a robust curriculum. They’ll leave … Read More
MOHDC SmartStart Promotional Presentation
Welcome to our website! We’re glad you chose to find out more about us and what we’re doing in the community. SmartStart Nature Academy and Learning Center is the Universal Pre-K (UPK) program that offers your child a smarter start to life. Watch this quick presentation to get a thorough understanding of what we offer. Need more information? … Read More