Founder & Owner, Emily Pinto
Hello! I’m Emily.
Steam Town Studio is a manifestation of my heart’s work and my commitment to children being seen, heard, and valued in a collective pursuit of wonder. I began this with a dream to create a magical space that celebrates children as thinkers, dreamers, risk-takers, and creators. What a privilege it is to turn this dream into creation right here in our local community of Scranton, PA!
I hold my B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies and a minor in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. I have a research publication published in the Journal of Family Studies and have presented qualitative and quantitative research for campus, regional, and national audiences. I’ve worked with children in many capacities (preschool director, curriculum coordinator, etc.), and it’s always been my greatest honor and joy. My favorite role is being an aunt to my three nephews and niece. They inspire me to look at the world with wonder!
Thank you for being a part of this journey with me! I am forever grateful to my family, friends and my community for supporting this venture.
Here’s to inspiring a generation of creativity,
Emily
Our Features
Read our featured story in the Scranton Times: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yH72a3KpIcaDCdGf-FARau7EA5ABCV9u/view
Read our featured story with Penn State Scranton: https://scranton.psu.edu/story/27281/2025/03/24/scranton-health-and-human-development-alumna-combines-passion
Read my feature in Happenings Magazine: https://issuu.com/happeningsmagazinepa/docs/june_2024_issuu/26
Link to my publication: https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/JUBMU6FMQYFFTGHSMPFK/full?target=10.1080/13229400.2023.2271439
Credentials and Clearances
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Criminal History Clearances
FBI clearance
(NSOR) Verification Certificate
Mandated Reporter Training
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR & First Aid