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Childery

Gateway Educare Infant Center & Preschool

353 E. DONNA DRIVE, MERCED, CA 95340Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

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
After School
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
60
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 6 Findings
Most recent: May 20, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. May 20, 20263 Findings3 Important
    • Posting of License (A) The License Shall Be Posted in a Prominent, Publicly Accessible Location in the Center. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101160(a)

      Based on LPAs observations and facility representative interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited. The school age parent board is located in D3 (storage room) and is NOT posted in a prominent, publicly accessible location in the centerwhich poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/29/2026

    • Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (D) Disaster Drills Shall Be Conducted at Least Every Six Months. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101174(d)

      Based on LPAs records review and facility representative interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Last conducted and documented fire drill was 05/14/2026; however, last conducted and documented disaster drill was 08/04/2025 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/29/2026

    • Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, Equipment and Supplies (N) Furniture and Equipment Shall Be Maintained in Good Condition, Free of Sharp, Loose or Pointed Parts. This Requirement…CCR 101239(n)

      Based on LPAs observations and facility representative interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed the rubber paneling of the outdoor play structure peeling and warped due to normal wear and tearwhich poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/29/2026

  2. Oct 4, 20221 Finding1 Important
    • Buildings and Grounds (A) The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times to Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children, Employees And…CCR 101238(a)

      Based on observation. During inspection of Classroom C2, LPA observed a cabinet drawer that was completely broken off from one of the hinges. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/18/2022

  3. Oct 27, 20212 Findings2 Important
    • The Person Who Signs the Child In/out Shall Use His/her Full Legal Signature and Shall Record the Time of Day. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101229.1(a)(1)

      LPA observation of sign in/sign out sheets which showed the signatures of authorized representatives missing for eight children. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 11/10/2021

    • Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or Before March 30, 2018, a Person Who, on January 1, 2018, Is a Licensed Child Day Care Provider, Administrator, or Employee Of…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

      Based on LPA observation of Staff #1's file which did not contain a current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter certificate. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 11/10/2021

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