Little Steamers Academy

Center · Unincorporated King County · 12620 Renton Ave S, Suite 5

What kind of place is this?

Size 81 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Approach developmental, steam, play-based

In the program’s own words

“our childcare philosophy centers on a nurturing, child-centered approach that supports the whole child—emotionally, socially, physically, and cognitively” littlesteamersacademy.com, August 2026
“Our daily activities are designed to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through age-appropriate play.” littlesteamersacademy.com, August 2026
“Through play-based routines and hands-on activities, children develop critical thinking, confidence, and curiosity.” littlesteamersacademy.com, August 2026

How this compares

Washington DCYF cited something at 3 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.

Who will be with our child?

Infant 1 teacher to 4 children Rooms of 7
Toddler 1 teacher to 7 children Rooms of 10
Preschool 1 teacher to 7–10 children Rooms of 14–20

Will it fit our family?

Hours 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Days / week 5

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
June 5, 2026
On file
4 visits since March 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousLicensor observed lysol toilet cleaner underneath unlocked bathroom sink · November 8, 2023

Washington DCYF publishes the licensor’s own observation and a risk level for every citation it issues at a licensing visit, with the inspection report attached as a PDF.

Jun 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 22, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

Carrie has expired BBP

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(3) · Short Term

Child Theo needs updated registration form. This child required epipen and registration form states he does not have any known allergies.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 8, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Licensor observed lysol toilet cleaner underneath unlocked bathroom sink

Report (PDF)

Mar 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 23, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Licensor observed brooms & dust pans accessibleto children.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

Licensor observed expired epi pen medication

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Little Steamers Academy hasn’t published

Cost, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the three findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in November 2023.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

Sources and dates

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Who will be with our child

Not yet reported: who teaches here.

Will it fit our family

Not yet reported: ages served, schedule, holiday closures.

Licensing and contact

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

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