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Smart From the Start

Smart From The Start is a licensed daycare facility in Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood, providing early childhood care and supervision in a community-focused setting.

A place to learn, thrive, and stay well.

Smart From The Start is a daycare facility located at 4133-4139 W Armitage Ave in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. As a dedicated early childhood center, it provides care and supervision for young children within the local community, serving as an accessible resource for families in the 60639 zip code area. While specific programmatic details regarding health and wellness are not publicly listed, the facility operates within the regulatory framework of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. This oversight ensures that the school adheres to state-mandated standards for staffing ratios, safety protocols, and health screenings necessary for licensed childcare operations. For parents seeking local childcare, this facility offers a convenient urban location focused on early development. Its presence on Armitage Avenue provides a central point of care for commuting families looking for a structured environment for their children during the workday.

  • Common Cold
    4/1/2026
    Mild FeverSore Throat
    Severity: moderate

Health reviews

4.0
1 review
  • I’ve been sending my little one to Smart From the Start on Armitage for a while now and honestly, I'm pretty relieved with how they handle things. The place always smells clean when I walk in—not like heavy bleach, just actually fresh—which is a big deal for a daycare. They seem really on top of their sick policy too; I've seen them turn away kids with runny noses that look suspicious, which is annoying if it's your kid, but it keeps the classroom bugs from spreading to everyone else. The staff follows those developmental charts and focuses a lot on health milestones, so I feel like they actually pay attention to the kids' well-being instead of just babysitting.

    3/31/2026

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