Gateway Academy

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  Inspector's note: During inspection it was found that the Parenti's Rights is not included in the parent handbook. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-31.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: Four children's records were reviewed and two are missing a health statement from their physician. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-31.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  Inspector's note: During inspection it was found that the Parenti's Rights is not included in the parent handbook. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-31.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: Four children's records were reviewed and two are missing a health statement from their physician. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-31.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Inspector's note: During inspection three of four caregiver files were missing 16 hours of pre-service training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-30.

• Critical Employees Discipline Own Children
  Inspector's note: During the investigation it was determined a caregiver spanked a relative child during operation hours. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-06.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Doors to Restroom - Employee in Restroom With Children Under 5 Years of Age
  Inspector's note: During the investigation it was determined a child was able to lock the bathroom door from the inside and an adult was not in the area with the child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
  Inspector's note: Infants were observed being fed snack in their beds instead of in a high chair or table. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-07.
• Critical Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Inspector's note: Three children were observed to be in restrictive devices for 30 minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-07.
• Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Inspector's note: An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device for 20 minutes before being moved. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-07.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  Inspector's note: During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver sitting in a classroom with children that are climbing, fighting, screaming, and pushing. The caregiver does not intervene or provide activities to engage the children which led to inappropriate discipline and a child being injured. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-13.
• Non-critical Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
  Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers are not supervised appropriately and are not directed to comply with standards. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-13.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver roughly grab a child and pull them to sit down to address the child's behaviors. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-13.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: During the investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed and pinched a child who was running away causing marks on the skin. The caregiver was dismissed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-21.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: During the investigation it was found that a parent reported that a caregiver was pinching a child but the operation did not report to licensing. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-06.
• Critical Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  Inspector's note: During the investigation it was found that the operation had a gas leak. The operation called and requested an inspection from local plumber during in spection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-06.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: During the investigation it was found that there are many ceiling tiles in the each room that are stained from the roof leaks and some have mold. There are walls that are water damaged and need repair. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-20.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers grabbed a child on at least 2 occasions as a form of discipline. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Inspector's note: During the investigation it was determined that the caregiver popped a child on the hand as a form of discipline. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  Inspector's note: During inspection, three pack n plays were observed with very loose fitting sheets. These sheets were removed during inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Handwashing Procedures
  Inspector's note: During inspection, children did not wash hands after playing outside and there is no soap in the restrooms for handwashing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-10.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  Inspector's note: During inspection it was observed that children did not have outdoor playtime. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-01-10.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: During inspection, children under two were able to watch a video on a tablet. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-01-10.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Inspector's note: During inspection, the following items were not found in the chidlren's records: 746.605(6) Name, address, phone number of emergency contact for all 4 children Child #1 needs the special care statement box checked Child #1, #2, and #4 need the parent handbook (operational policies) boxes checked. Child #4 needs the healthcare Provider Statement or parent check box completed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-17.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Inspector's note: During inspection, four infants did not have required feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-01-17.
• Critical Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Inspector's note: During inspection an infant was observed to be in a bouncer for 40 minutes before being removed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-01-10.