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Gateway Academy Child Development Center

Surfside Beach, SC · Horry County
2401 Discovery Ln, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
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Quick Facts

Capacity
224 children
Age Range
6 weeks - 12 years
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
ABC Quality Level
B

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Contact Information

📞 (843) 650-5500
2401 Discovery Ln
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
18389
License Issued
May 17, 2026
Active Through
May 17, 2029
Issued By
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Licensor
Vazquez, Tina
District Office
South Carolina Dept. of Social Services - Division of Child Care Services

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About the Provider

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Gateway Academy Child Development Center, Surfside is much more than just daycare. We offer infant, preschool and child care programs with a curriculum that prepares every student to thrive in the next step in their life. We provide parents peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a setting as nurturing as home. Before and after school programs also available.

Additional Information: ABC Quality Level: B;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30AM–6:00PM
  • Tuesday6:30AM–6:00PM
  • Wednesday6:30AM–6:00PM
  • Thursday6:30AM–6:00PM
  • Friday6:30AM–6:00PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type Date Deficiency Type Severity Resolved
Complaint 2026-08-13 Discipline and Behavior Management High Pending
ABC - Annual 2026-08-06
Complaint 2026-06-02 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 2026-06-02 Ratios High On Site
Renewal Application 2026-03-24
Complaint 2025-12-18
Complaint 2025-07-10
Complaint 2025-07-07
Complaint 2025-06-11 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 2025-06-11 Ratios High On Site
Complaint 2025-05-14
Complaint 2025-04-30
Annual Review 2025-04-21
Complaint 2025-02-05 Center Definitions High On Site
Complaint 2025-02-05 Meal Requirements High On Site
Complaint 2024-12-13
Complaint 2024-10-18
Complaint 2024-09-04
Complaint 2024-07-26
Annual Review 2024-07-09 Diapering Medium On Site
Annual Review 2024-07-09 Staff Health Medium On Site
Annual Review 2024-07-09 Feeding, Eating, and Drinking High On Site
Complaint 2024-05-07
Renewal Application 2024-04-05 Staff Requirements High On Site
Complaint 2023-10-25 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 2023-10-25 Discipline and Behavior Management High Yes
Complaint 2023-10-10 Direct Supervision High Yes
Complaint 2023-10-03
Annual Review Follow Up 2023-06-23 Staff Requirements High On Site
Annual Review Follow Up 2023-06-23 Direct Supervision High On Site
Annual Review Follow Up 2023-06-23 Ratios High On Site
Review 2023-06-23 Staff Requirements High On Site
Review 2023-06-23 Direct Supervision High On Site
Review 2023-06-23 Ratios High On Site
Annual Review 2023-03-10 Direct Supervision High On Site
Annual Review 2023-03-10 Ratios High On Site
Annual Review 2023-03-10 63-13-40 Background checks for employment High On Site
Complaint 2022-09-21 Diapering Medium Yes
Complaint 2022-09-21 Diapering Medium Pending
Complaint 2022-07-05 Direct Supervision High Yes
Complaint 2022-06-03 Direct Supervision High On Site
Application 2022-02-01 Staff Requirements High Yes
Renewal Application 2022-02-01 Staff Requirements High Yes

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