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Gateway Preschool Academy

2360 Mclaughlin Ave, San Jose, CA 951225.0· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$527
year first licensed
2011
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About

About Gateway Preschool Academy

Gateway Preschool Academy is a licensed child care center in San Jose, California. The state has licensed it since September 1, 2011, for up to 60 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Dec 2023, with 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations.

Preschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
24 months to 5 yrs (entry into kindergarten)
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8am-5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages24 months to 5 yrs (entry into kindergarten)
ProgramsPre-K, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based
Staff-to-child ratioGrowing Sheep (24 mos-3yrs) 1:6
Class sizeGrowing Sheep classroom capacity 12
Assistance it acceptsCalWORKs, Go Kids, and Choices for Children
DiscountsReferral Bonuses and Sibling Discounts
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Gateway Preschool Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Santa Clara County has a median price of $527 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.
Santa Clara County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$527
Home daycare$361

Toddler

Center$373
Home daycare$313

Preschool

Center$410
Home daycare$347

School age

Center$438
Home daycare$287

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 Preschool Academy

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Gateway Preschool Academy since Dec 2023. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
60 children
First licensed
2011
License number
#434412404
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits since Dec 2023 · Last visit Aug 6, 2025

Type A citations 2 · Type B citations 5, as the state counts them

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 6, 2025Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
  2. Jul 25, 2025Inspection
  3. Mar 27, 2025Visit
  4. Mar 26, 2025Visit
  5. Dec 1, 2023Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Gateway Preschool Academy

Is Gateway Preschool Academy licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 1, 2011.

Does Gateway Preschool Academy have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Gateway Preschool Academy since Dec 2023. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Gateway Preschool Academy care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Gateway Preschool Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gateway Preschool Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (408) 520-4311 to ask.

What is Gateway Preschool Academy's phone number?

(408) 520-4311.

Where is Gateway Preschool Academy?

2360 Mclaughlin Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCA @ Summerwind, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).