Gateway Education Center Nc Pre-K Program
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.4 / 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.4 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A criminal background check for the substitute E. Cobb was not completed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/1/2026
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A valid qualification letter was not on file for E. Cobb, substitute. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/1/2026
Nov 5, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed for D. Collins. The official start date was 9/2/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/13/2025
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A valid qualification letter for D. Collins was not on file and available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/13/2025
May 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
There was no record documented that shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were practiced every three months. The last documentation of a drill was 11/22/24. Violation confirm