Gateway Daycare and Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 2 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 2 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), Medication Administration (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Operator Has Not Completed ITS-SIDS Training Every Three Years From the Completion Date of the Previous ITS-SIDS Training.
A staff member (CT) ITS-SIDS expired November 14, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/15/2026
Oct 2, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Prescription or Over-the-counter Medication and Topical, Non-medical Ointment, Repellant, Lotion, Cream, Fluoridated Toothpaste, or Powder Was Administered To…
any child without the required information. A child (A.R.) did not have a permission to administer for for sunscreen. Violatio
- Authorization for Up to 12 Months to Apply Over-the-counter Medications, Topical Ointment, Topical Teething Ointment or Gel, Insect Repellents, Fluoridated…
toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when nee
- Operator Did Not Retain the Safe Sleep Acknowledgement in the Child's Records as Long as the Child Was Enrolled.
A child's (A.R.) safe sleep acknowledge was not retained in the child's file; child is still attending. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10
- Operator And/or Staff Members Did Not Complete the Required Health and Safety Trainings Within the Specified Time Frame.
Ms. Thompson did not complete the required training within the first year. Ms. B. Thompson and Ms. C. Thompson Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from