📢 Important Update
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2025-2026 Enrollment Now Open
Our Smart Start program is nearly full — with just limited spots available for the 2025/26 school year! Known for filling up faster than ever before, this unique early learning experience combines creativity, exploration, and foundational skills in a nurturing environment. Don’t miss your chance to give your child a confident, joyful start — enroll today before all spots are gone!
Important Information Regarding Tuition and Enrollment
Smart Start is available to students ages 2-6 (must be potty-trained)
We offer three enrollment options:
2-day (M/W), 2-day (T/TH), or 4-day (M-TH).
Drop-off begins at 7:45am each morning,
Class is from 8am - 12pm
Tuition Rates:
2 day - M/W: $212.50 / month
2 day - T/TH: $212.50 / month
4 day - M-TH: $425.00 / month
(September - May)
Scholarships are available for tuition - please see below for more information.
We follow the Russell County School System's calendar in regard to holidays, professional development days, etc.
There is a $200 non-refundable Registration and Supply Fee required for each student (link is located at the bottom of the page).
Important Information Regarding Smart Start Scholarships
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Please be advised that the scholarship application has recently changed.
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Going forward, scholarship applications for Smart Start tuition will require a copy of the parent's tax returns, when applicable.
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Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and are applicable to tuition only - they do not cover registration or supply fees.
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Rest assured, all personal and financial information submitted as part of the scholarship application will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality and respect.
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The information provided will solely be used to assess scholarship eligibility and will not be shared with any third parties.
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Link to the scholarship application is located at the bottom of the page.
We are thankful for generous friends and community partners who make it possible for us to offer partial scholarships to students who enroll for Smart Start. It is our mission to make quality arts education available to our entire community and scholarships help make that dream a reality!
