Smart Start Creative Learning Center in Newark, CA, serves 52 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early learning program.
The school operates in a suburban community setting and has a student–teacher ratio of 52:1 with one teacher on staff.
Enrollment includes 14 students in grades kindergarten through 12, with 16.67% of students representing diverse racial backgrounds.
Nearby Newark options for families include early childhood and K–8 programs, providing multiple private school choices within a mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Smart Start Creative Learning Center?
The application deadline for Smart Start Creative Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Smart Start Creative Learning Center is Fremont Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is New Horizons School (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
37053 Cherry Street
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 358-1201
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 358-1201
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Acceptance rate listed
5788 Thornton Ave
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 793-7242
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 793-7242
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
39399 Cherry St NP2
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 742-3165
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 742-3165
0.9 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 13 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
39600 Cedar Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
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(Christian)
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
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