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Gateway Christian Education Center

423 C St, St. Albans, WV 251773.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
228
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$158

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About

About Gateway Christian Education Center

Gateway Christian Education Center is a licensed child care center in St. Albans, West Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 228 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks through 12 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
228 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks through 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (ministry of Gateway Christian Church), Play-based
TransportationTransportation (transportation from approved local elementary schools (pending availability))
Parent updatesParent app (ProCare)
Licensed capacity228 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Gateway Christian Education Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kanawha County has a median price of $158 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Kanawha County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$158
Home daycare$146

Toddler

Center$150
Home daycare$162

Preschool

Center$157
Home daycare$172

School age

Center$139
Home daycare$172

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 Christian Education Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
228 children
License number
#30011997
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 6, 2026

8 rules cited in those visits. West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Transportation 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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. Apr 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical Outlet. A center shall ensure that when an electrical outlet within reach of a child younger than school age is not in use, it is protected by a cover.

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Transportation

      The vehicle is equipped with emergency supplies, including a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and, if only one adult is in the vehicle, a mobile telephone or two-way radio;

    • Records and paperwork

      The child's health insurance coverage and policy number;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
  2. Apr 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 8.5.g.1: A significant health history which the center needs to know in order to protect the health of the employee or the health and safety of children in care

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 8.5.g.3: A statement that the prospective staff member has no known condition or disease which would interfere with the proper care of children

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Transportation

      Rule 22.1: The vehicle used are currently licensed, inspected, insured, and is equipped with signs and warning lights or alternative warning devices as required by West Virginia Code 17C-12-7a

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 8.5.g.2: A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule 17.2.a: A center shall keep all areas of the premises and all equipment clean and in a neat and orderly condition at all times

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

  3. Jul 12, 2010Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 19.12.b: Verbally report the occurrence within twenty-four (24) hours or by the next work day to the Secretary, and before the end of the day, ensure that the staff member in charge prepares and signs a serious occurrence report

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 7.1.a.2: The director or designated staff member documents in the child's file, a meeting with the parent to exchange information about the center's programs and the specific needs of the child, including information about any individual characteristics and personality factors that may influence the child's behavior and well-being at the center, and any special family considerations that are relevant to child care.

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 19.12.c: Complete a report of each serious occurrence ensuring that the report is signed by the staff member completing it and by the child's parent. Copies of the report are to be placed in the child's file and in a separate cumulative file maintained by the center

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule 6.2.a.4: The licensed capacity;

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 7.4.l: The dates of enrollment and discharge

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule 13.5.h.2: Use zones are extended by at least six (6) feet in all directions from the perimeter of indoor climbing equipment, and landing mats are provided that are at least four (4) inches thick, constructed of materials such as rubber or a rubber composition, and securely fixed in place

      “Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Copied from West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Dec 1997. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Gateway Christian Education Center

Is Gateway Christian Education Center licensed?

Yes. West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Gateway Christian Education Center last inspected?

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gateway Christian Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. 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 Christian Education Center care for?

228, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Gateway Christian Education Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gateway Christian Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (304) 727-8002 to ask.

What is Gateway Christian Education Center's phone number?

(304) 727-8002.

Where is Gateway Christian Education Center?

423 C St, St. Albans, WV 25177. The nearest other daycare we list is KCS Central Summer Camp, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: West Virginia Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).