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Primrose School of Forney at Gateway
- licensed capacity
- 239
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $115
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Primrose School of Forney at Gateway
Primrose School of Forney at Gateway is a licensed child care center in Forney, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 23, 2020, for up to 239 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition of $115.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 239 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® |
| Staff | CPR and first-aid certified staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare, Procare app) |
| Licensed capacity | 239 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Primrose School of Forney at Gateway lists weekly tuition of $115. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kaufman County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After School, ages 5 through 12 | $115 |
| Summer Adventure Club | $295 a week |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Primrose School of Forney at Gateway
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 239 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1699156
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 23 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child was left unsupervised on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
Oct 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver had a Basic life CPR certificate instead of a CPR training that included child or pediatric rescue training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“5 of the 10 staff files reviewed did not have notorized affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One caregiver and the director had an online CPR certificate that did not have a hands on practice portion for the training as required.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 23 earlier visits
- Sep 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 29, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Children were climbing over a rail on the playground and jumping off the equipment. The 2 caregivers did not intervene to stop the children from jumping. A child was later seriously injured from this action.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A staff person had been present at the operation without an active background check.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Two caregivers did not follow the operation's policy for playground supervision by sitting at a picnic table and not scanning the playground and circulating around the area”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation sent an incident report with limited information to the parent, but did not contact the parent to inform the parent of the child's change in mobility and crying with injury.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A child in care at the operation was neglected.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
“The operation did not accept a child's state immunization exemption affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024
Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
“The operation did not accept a child's state immunization exemption affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024
- May 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“1 caregiver did not have a current CPR/First Aid certficate.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024
Feb 21, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient a child in the care at the operation was neglected at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A caregiver left a child outside on the outdoor playground alone. The child was outside approximately 11 minutes. The caregiver did not have auditory or visual awareness of the child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver was not competent in following the operational procedures for account for children during transitions. The caregiver marked a child as in the room when the child was not in the room. This let to the child being unsupervised outside.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have a current gas leak test on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection the most recent one was dated on 10/11/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
Jan 11, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
- Sep 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 2, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A child was found unsupervised on a playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023
- Mar 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation did not notify CCR timely when a child needed medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023
- Jan 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“A child was abuse while in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“A caregiver yelled and talked aggressively to children as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report to licensing a situation in which a child was disciplined inappropriately and was possible abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting
“A caregiver pinched/grabbed a child's neck as a form of discipline. This act led to bruising to the child's neck.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022
Mar 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present assisting a classroom without a cleared background check. The caregiver left the operation at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Primrose School of Forney at Gateway
Is Primrose School of Forney at Gateway licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 23, 2020.
When was Primrose School of Forney at Gateway last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Primrose School of Forney at Gateway had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 9 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Primrose School of Forney at Gateway care for?
239, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Primrose School of Forney at Gateway accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Primrose School of Forney at Gateway's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Primrose School of Forney at Gateway cost?
Weekly tuition of $115, as it lists it.
What is Primrose School of Forney at Gateway's phone number?
(972) 552-5851.
Where is Primrose School of Forney at Gateway?
1451 Whaley Dr, Forney, TX 75126.