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Gateway Academy

310 N Fulton St, Marshall, TX 75670
licensed capacity
51
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2023

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About Gateway Academy

Gateway Academy is a licensed child care center in Marshall, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 31, 2023, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
51 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Gateway Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harrison County has a median price of $124 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.
Harrison County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Gateway Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1744308
See the state's record

Summary

25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 25 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “During inspection it was found that the Parenti's Rights is not included in the parent handbook.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Four children's records were reviewed and two are missing a health statement from their physician.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2026

  2. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “During inspection three of four caregiver files were missing 16 hours of pre-service training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026

  4. Dec 12, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children

      “During the investigation it was determined a caregiver spanked a relative child during operation hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026

  5. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 11, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.4421(2)(B) - Doors to Restroom - Employee in Restroom With Children Under 5 Years of Age

      “During the investigation it was determined a child was able to lock the bathroom door from the inside and an adult was not in the area with the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025

  9. Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 30 earlier visits
  1. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

      “Infants were observed being fed snack in their beds instead of in a high chair or table.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “Three children were observed to be in restrictive devices for 30 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device for 20 minutes before being moved.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

  6. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 22, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

      “During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers are not supervised appropriately and are not directed to comply with standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver roughly grab a child and pull them to sit down to address the child's behaviors.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver sitting in a classroom with children that are climbing, fighting, screaming, and pushing. The caregiver does not intervene or provide activities to engage the children which led to inappropriate discipline and a child being injured.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

  8. Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 3, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “During the investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed and pinched a child who was running away causing marks on the skin. The caregiver was dismissed.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024

  10. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. May 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  13. May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. May 16, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “During the investigation it was found that the operation had a gas leak. The operation called and requested an inspection from local plumber during in spection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “During the investigation it was found that a parent reported that a caregiver was pinching a child but the operation did not report to licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “During the investigation it was found that there are many ceiling tiles in the each room that are stained from the roof leaks and some have mold. There are walls that are water damaged and need repair.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024

  15. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Sep 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Aug 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  18. Aug 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jul 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers grabbed a child on at least 2 occasions as a form of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2023

  20. Jul 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Jul 13, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “During the investigation it was determined that the caregiver popped a child on the hand as a form of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023

  22. Jan 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Jan 10, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “During inspection an infant was observed to be in a bouncer for 40 minutes before being removed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

      “During inspection it was observed that children did not have outdoor playtime.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “During inspection, children under two were able to watch a video on a tablet.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “During inspection, four infants did not have required feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures

      “During inspection, children did not wash hands after playing outside and there is no soap in the restrooms for handwashing.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “During inspection, three pack n plays were observed with very loose fitting sheets. These sheets were removed during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “During inspection, the following items were not found in the chidlren's records: 746.605(6) Name, address, phone number of emergency contact for all 4 children Child #1 needs the special care statement box checked Child #1, #2, and #4 need the parent handbook (operational policies) boxes checked. Child #4 needs the healthcare Provider Statement or parent check box completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023

  24. Dec 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Nov 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “During the inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer seat for more than 8 minutes and was not moved when it was brought to the caregivers attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022

  27. Nov 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “During inspection three rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime to see the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “During inspection a 2m old infant and a 5m old infant were asleep in their pack n play covered with a blanket. The 2m old also had 2 empty bottles and 1 full bottle at the foot of the bed.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022

  28. Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Jul 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Jun 23, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

      “Information about Safe Sleep is not included in the parent handbook.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The parent handbook needs information related to physical activity to include the following: Promoting Benefit Duration type setting”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022

    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.501(b)(2) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone

      “This information is not available and must be either posted, provided directly to parents or put in the handbook.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “A health inspection was available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “A fire inspection report was not available at inspection”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2601 - Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention

      “Interest Centers were not available with toys, games, books, art, etc activities for any of the 10 classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

      “The playground area is missing a section of fence and also requires a gate installed away from the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report

      “A gas inspection was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “Individual storage was not available for children's personal belongings.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules

      “Update your policies to include the following information: Licensing Office contact: 903-232-3317 Access minimum standards hhs.texas.gov Abuse/Neglect reporting website: www.txabusehotline.org”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Gateway Academy

Is Gateway Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 31, 2023.

When was Gateway Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gateway Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 8 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 15 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Gateway Academy care for?

51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Gateway Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Gateway Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gateway Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 702-5548 to ask.

What is Gateway Academy's phone number?

(903) 702-5548.

Where is Gateway Academy?

310 N Fulton St, Marshall, TX 75670. The nearest other daycare we list is First United Methodist Day School, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).