Licensed Childcare in Skyway, WA
STEAM Childcare Programs in Skyway That Nurture and Inspire
Explore our licensed STEAM childcare programs in Skyway, thoughtfully designed for infants through Pre-K. Each program blends nurturing care with hands-on early learning tailored to every developmental stage. Families across South Seattle surrounding area trust us to deliver enriching experiences that build confidence, creativity, and curiosity.
- Serving Renton, Rainier Beach & South Seattle
4:1
Teacher Ratio

10+
Years Experience
Age-Based Learning & Care
Programs for Infants to Pre-K
At Little STEAMers Academy, we meet children where they are developmentally—from first giggles to first science projects. Our small-group classrooms promote individualized care, responsive teaching, and early learning through play. As part of our STEAM childcare programs in Skyway, children are not only cared for, but deeply engaged in discovering the world around them, growing confidence and independence daily.
Infant Program: Wanderers
6 weeks – 12 months
Responsive Care for Our Littlest Learners
As part of our STEAM childcare programs in Skyway, our infant childcare program offers a cozy, responsive start with gentle sensory play, tummy time, stories, and music. Consistent routines and one-to-one care build trust, secure attachment, and early curiosity.
As part of our STEAM childcare programs in Skyway, our infant childcare program offers a cozy, responsive start with gentle sensory play, tummy time, stories, and music. Consistent routines and one-to-one care build trust, secure attachment, and early curiosity.
• 1:4 ratio
7 students max
7 students max
What We Support:
- Early bonding and emotional security
- Gentle sensory play and floor time
- Individual feeding and sleep routines


Toddler Program: Roamers
12 months – 29 months
Exploring the World One Step at a Time
Within our STEAM Childcare Programs in Skyway, the Roamers toddler classroom nurtures language growth, big-feelings support, and confident first steps toward independence each day. Hands-on exploration and calm routines help toddlers practice communication, sharing, and simple problem-solving together.
Within our STEAM Childcare Programs in Skyway, the Roamers toddler classroom nurtures language growth, big-feelings support, and confident first steps toward independence each day. Hands-on exploration and calm routines help toddlers practice communication, sharing, and simple problem-solving together.
• 1:7 ratio
10 students max
10 students max
What We Support:
- Speech and early language development
- Gross motor play and movement
- Guided social play and simple routines
Toddler Program: Travelers
24 weeks – 36 months
Creative Play with a Purpose
The Travelers room—part of our STEAM childcare programs in Skyway—invites older toddlers into play-based early learning: ramps and cars, water and color mixing, sorting and counting. Caring teachers model language, guide emotions, and scaffold self-help skills day by day.
The Travelers room—part of our STEAM childcare programs in Skyway—invites older toddlers into play-based early learning: ramps and cars, water and color mixing, sorting and counting. Caring teachers model language, guide emotions, and scaffold self-help skills day by day.
• 1:7 ratio
10 students max
10 students max
What We Support:
- Early math and literacy foundations
- Artistic expression and problem-solving
- Peer relationships and group routines


Preschool Program: Explorers
30 months – 52 months
Confident Learners in the Making
In our STEAM childcare programs in Skyway, the Explorers preschool class blends process art, early literacy and math, and engineering with blocks and balance scales. Small-group projects, stories, and outdoor play build focus, collaboration, and growing confidence.
In our STEAM childcare programs in Skyway, the Explorers preschool class blends process art, early literacy and math, and engineering with blocks and balance scales. Small-group projects, stories, and outdoor play build focus, collaboration, and growing confidence.
• 1:7 ratio
14 students max
14 students max
What We Support:
- Pre-reading, early writing, and number sense
- Social confidence and emotional awareness
- Independence and leadership through play
Pre-K Program: Investigators
48 months – 72 months
Curious Thinkers, Real-World Learners
The Investigators Pre-K class—anchored in our STEAM childcare programs in Skyway—prepares children for kindergarten with inquiry centers, early reading/writing, math games, and design-test-improve projects. Children practice persistence, teamwork, and leadership in a warm, well-paced routine.
The Investigators Pre-K class—anchored in our STEAM childcare programs in Skyway—prepares children for kindergarten with inquiry centers, early reading/writing, math games, and design-test-improve projects. Children practice persistence, teamwork, and leadership in a warm, well-paced routine.
• 1:10 ratio
20 students max
20 students max
What We Support:
- Scientific thinking and real-world problem solving
- Early STEAM discovery and coding basics
- Collaboration, creativity, and curiosity

Looking for STEAM Childcare Programs in Skyway That Feel Like Family?
Discover why families trust our STEAM-focused early learning center for nurturing care, joyful hands-on learning, and strong kindergarten readiness right here in Skyway.
Schedule a tour or start your child’s enrollment today.
Schedule a tour or start your child’s enrollment today.