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Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

12235 Centralia Street, Lakewood, CA 90715

Visit website ↗(310) 701-3931Directions ↗Licensed for 28
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 12/21/2023 (1 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Full STEAM Ahead Early Childhood Education Center provides quality childcare and education through three comprehensive programs (Early Childhood, Toddler, and Preschool) that support children's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. The center is dedicated to serving children of all backgrounds, with specific focus on at-risk and underprivileged populations and children with early developmental and mental health needs.

Philosophy
Young children are active learners involved in a process that uses all their senses as they work and play with people and materials. Professionally trained staff plan and arrange stimulating learning environments appropriate for different developmental stages, with a balance of social, emotional, intellectual, and physical stimulation essential for development of the whole child.
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool
Outdoor
Outstanding outdoor play environment with all children participating in activities in indoor and outdoor areas

Programs

  • •Early Childhood Program
  • •Toddler Program
  • •Preschool Program

Highlights

  • ✓STEAM-based learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics)
  • ✓Focus on at-risk and underprivileged populations and children with developmental/mental health needs
  • ✓Welcoming to all families regardless of race, religion, ability, sexual identity, and family structure
  • ✓Priority admission for siblings and alumni siblings

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