Gateway academy child development centers Reviews

Gateway Academy has been absolutely amazing for my toddler! The expert team from the director to the teachers are kind, compassionate and fully invested in each child in their care. Choosing a facility is not easy, but knowing my child looks forward to school each day is a relief. Additionally, the entire team has the desire to get to know you and your family. When we come and go each day we stop by other classroom doors to say good morning or good by, and always need to give Ms Sara, the assistant director, a fist bump when we see her!

Most importantly is the individual care they bring to each child. Due to medical needs, we asked for close medical awareness and they have surpassed my needs and expectations of making sure we are as safe as possible.

Would absolutely recommend this to facility to everyone!

Moved from out of state and immediately started researching daycares, once i had it narrowed down I asked the development FB community what they thought and who they liked. It was between Gateway McKee and another. We were able to get into Gateway and so thankful!! The staff is amazing and truly feel comfortable leaving my then 6 month/now 8 month son. He smiles when he sees his teachers & assistant/director and will reach out for them!!.. that speaks volumes for me! If the staff has question or concern regarding my son, they always reach out. I am incredibly thankful my son goes to Gateway.

I appreciate the time and effort put in to make myself and my children feel comfortable. It is very evident that the teachers genuinely care and want to be there.

We love gateway academy, wonderful staff who are attentive, kind, and professional. They send pictures everyday of activities and lunch time. They are constantly doing hands on activities to improve fine motor skills. Our child has improved language and motor skills tremendously just within a few short months of being here. She now runs in just to find her favorite teachers! Gateway academy and staff has gave us peace of mind.

My son has improved a lot since I enrolled him in daycare. We see the difference in his behavior. He has learned how to hold a pen, how to eat by himself etc. I would highly recommend this daycare.

A wonderful center all around! Erica (the director) is so nice and goes above and beyond for the center. Staff members are all amazing and work great with the kids. The center is always so clean and kept up. I also love the sense of family and closeness in the place and the monthly dinners! Great job!!! 5 Stars!

Their staff is very nice and they do a good job taking care of the kids.

Edit: I take back my comment about the phone, google had the wrong number.

Our son has been going to Gateway for about 3 months now and we couldn't be happier with our experience. They were able to make the transition of spending the first year at home to going to daycare seamless and painless (for both of us). Now he runs right in and gives all his teachers a huge hug and walks around like he owns the place. He is also working on skills I don't remember my daughter doing until much later in development and he is learning so much so quickly.

Two special shout outs. One for Ms. Renee, for being so patient and loving to our son even though I know he can test even the most patient of people sometimes. She always has amazing things to say about him and he is always so excited to see her everyday. The second goes to Ms. Sara, she is probably the most instrumental in making the transition so painless. She instantly bonded with our son and he now laughs and runs to give her a hug every single day when we walk in. Those days he is having a bad morning and doesn't want to be passed off, she always finds ways to quickly peak his interest in something else and make it so it is a no tear drop-off.

I could go on and on with the amazing things I have to say, but basically I am so glad that we found such an amazing daycare for our little one to learn and grow.

The staff is very thorough and does well with my 8 month old. They have prompt updates so I never have to guess what is going on with my son. They do developmental activities even with the infants. I am extremely impressed! There are closer daycares to me but, the staff here is unmatched.

My son attended Gateway McKee before the pandemic started and we were excited to join again once it reopened. I now have two kids going there (toddler and infant) and it s a fantastic childcare center. Compared to other daycares we tried, this place is so above and beyond my expectations. I know every person on the staff, they know my kids, they know my family. I have been especially pleased with the new director Leah and the assistant director Sara. They communicate openly and are always ready to discuss questions or concerns. As for the teachers, I can tell my kids are getting the attention they need and the kids seem to really enjoy their time with them! Truly the staff is amazing! For me, the teachers are one of the most important things I look for in childcare.

Outside of the teachers, the facility is great! Huge playground, large classrooms, even a gross motor room dedicated to moving around. My son LOVES to do foot races in there! Additionally the location is stellar, at least for my family, close to our neighborhood and not far from 485.

Finally, they do offer a childcare app with updates about the day and it include pictures. I love being able to check in on my children and their activities.

TLDR: Check it out! Staff is 5 stars all around! Awesome facility!