Smart Beginnings Academy Inc.

Overview

Smart Beginnings Academy in Aurora provides full-day early childhood care and education for children from infancy through school-age, and runs a seasonal summer camp program. The school was co-founded by physicians and emphasizes individualized, age-tailored programming.

Programs & Typical Daily Rhythm

Infant Program — Warm, responsive caregiving with individualized schedules and sensory-rich activities; typical day includes arrival and gentle play, multiple feeding and nap periods, and afternoon activities.
Toddler Program — Language-rich, sensory play and growing independence; daily rhythm includes morning free play, snack, structured learning and sensory play, outdoor time, lunch and nap, and afternoon activities.
Twos Program — Focus on emerging language, self-help skills and social foundations with predictable routines and learning centers.
Preschool Program — Child-led inquiry across early literacy, math, creative arts, science, social-emotional learning and outdoor learning with a structured day of circle time, learning centers, outdoor play, and rest.
School Age Program — Before- and after-school care plus full-day care on school holidays, including homework help, enrichment activities and outdoor play.
Summer Camp — Weekly themed programming running in summer months with outdoor water play, weekly field trips, and flexible weekly enrollment.

Learning Approach & Curriculum

Instruction is described as research-based, play-driven and child-centered, aligned to the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELS). Classrooms use hands-on learning centers, small-group activities, music and movement, STEM and arts experiences appropriate to each developmental stage.

Safety & Family Communication

Secure entry system and monitored access.
Background-checked staff and specified health-monitoring protocols.
Daily cleaning and sanitization routines described for classrooms.
Daily photo and activity updates, meal and nap logs, and direct messaging through the ProCare app for real-time parent communication.

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Smart Beginnings Academy Inc.

About

Overview

Programs & Typical Daily Rhythm

Learning Approach & Curriculum

Safety & Family Communication

Programs

Infant Program

Toddler Program

Twos Program

Preschool Program

School Age Program

Summer Camp

Hours

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