Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center
Daycare center in Lakewood, CA. 12235 Centralia Street, Lakewood, CA 90715
About the program
Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center is a licensed daycare center in Lakewood, California, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 32 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Full Steam Ahead is a California state-approved childcare center providing early education programs with a focus on children with special needs.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
1596.80
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My child has been attending this preschool for more than a year. It's been absolutely amazing. My kid has exponentially improved on all skills - language, social, academic and much more and is very excited to go to school every morning. Teachers are incredibly caring and competent, school days are abundant with brilliant and creative learning programs encompassing not only STEAM but also hands-on life skills and…
Jen S · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoFull Steam Ahead has been amazing for my 4-year-old son. He's been there since the beginning, and it's been amazing to see him grow up in the toddler years with his school friends. I especially appreciate the attention to detail the staff provides for all the kids and the amazing field trips they get to go on. They've learned about continents, animals, public transportation, mail, and more. It's a good mix of…
Patrick Hodgson · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoI highly recommend School! All of the teachers are so kind to each child, truly encouraging each to their strengths. My daughter has thrived under the direction of teachers who have taught here. She LOVES to attend and learn. I am confident that this school has set a solid foundation for her learning path and that she has developed a true love for learning. The school offers art, mathematics,and technology, all of…
Ebony H · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoI highly recommend enrolling your child(ren) in Full STEAM Ahead! Amber and her staff are absolutely amazing. They're very knowledgeable in child development. Not only are they really attentive to each child's needs, but they're truly nurturing, as well. The well-being and development of the child is of utmost importance, and Full STEAM Ahead displays that. My 3-year-old absolutely enjoys being there. She has thrived…
Stephanie Creer · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
12235 Centralia Street, Lakewood, CA 90715
Questions about Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center
Is Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center licensed?
Yes. Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 198401289), with a licensed capacity of 32 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center take?
Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center cost?
Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
