“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
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.
This provider does not publish pricing.
Licensor 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.
Licensing visit · January 22, 2025
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.
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
Licensing visit · March 23, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Licensor observed brooms & dust pans accessibleto children.
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.
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
Not yet reported: established.
Not yet reported: who teaches here.
Not yet reported: ages served, schedule, holiday closures.
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