The Learning Nest Preschool 1
460 Newport Way Nw, Issaquah, WA
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Little Caterpillar Academy
- licensed capacity
- 33
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $390
- year first licensed
- 2026
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About
About Little Caterpillar Academy
Little Caterpillar Academy is a licensed child care center in Issaquah, Washington. The state has licensed it since January 15, 2026, for up to 33 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Play-based approach, with preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months to 6 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English and Mandarin Chinese), Play-based |
| Staff | Bilingual educators each with over 10 years of experience in early childhood education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Languages | Mandarin Chinese |
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Caterpillar Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in King County has a median price of $390 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$478
Home daycare$347
Toddler
Center$390
Home daycare$310
Preschool
Center$390
Home daycare$310
School age
Center$289
Home daycare$245
State record
Inspection reports for Little Caterpillar Academy
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed child care center
- Capacity
- 33 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2026
- License number
- #2902260
Inspections
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Washington publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Little Caterpillar Academy
Is Little Caterpillar Academy licensed?
Yes. Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 15, 2026.
Does Little Caterpillar Academy have inspection violations?
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can Little Caterpillar Academy care for?
33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Little Caterpillar Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Caterpillar Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (206) 573-7397 to ask.
What is Little Caterpillar Academy's phone number?
(206) 573-7397.
Where is Little Caterpillar Academy?
740 4th Ave Nw, Issaquah, WA 98027. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stones Montessori Issaquah, 0.2 miles away.