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Smart Start Creative Learning Center

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

2020 Fifth St, Livermore, CA 94550

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
4
Last visit
3/27/2025
Total visits
9

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Smart Start Creative Learning Center is a high-quality preschool program located in Livermore serving children from 18 months to 1st grade. The program emphasizes creative play, hands-on learning, and a well-rounded curriculum including Spanish instruction, music, art, gardening, and academics.

Philosophy
Young children learn best through fun creative play. We believe that children learn best when they are having fun and enjoy being in the classroom. We provide a climate where the curriculum is fun, hands on, and creative.
Ages served
18 months - 1st grade
Hours
7:30am - 5:30pm M-F
Outdoor
Gardening

Programs

  • •Preschool (Full Time M-F, M/W/F Full Days, T/Th Full Days)

Highlights

  • ✓Daily Spanish instruction
  • ✓Creative art, music, and movement
  • ✓Hands-on cooking and science experiences
  • ✓Highly experienced, CPR and First Aid trained staff

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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