The ScienceStart! program reflects state-of-the-art early childhood practice. It meets standards for early childhood practice as outlined by New York State, the National Council for the Teaching of Mathematics, the National Council for Teachers of English, the International Reading Association/National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Although Kindergarten through 2nd grade is the lowest age range mentioned in the benchmarks of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, ScienceStart! activities are in accord with the philosophy of these benchmarks and directly address those that are age appropriate for preschoolers.