Description:
Welcome to Gateway Academy preschool in Wilmington, North Carolina. We are a 4 star school accredited preschool and aim to exceed the the high standards set by the state of North Carolina for child development. Our amazing school features 11 custom designed classrooms where children have ample space for learning, yet still have a cozy atmosphere that feels like home.
Our preschool curriculum program, Ascend Curriculum, features Zoo-Phonics®, Math Their Way, Baby Signs®, Country and Culture, Spanish, and monthly themes around which we plan our Art, Science and Sensory, and Literature programming.
Throughout the year, we offer several opportunities for families to be involved in our school; community yard sales, ice cream socials, spaghetti dinners, parents’ night out and many other special events.
A nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are prepared by our wonderful cook and are included in the weekly tuition.
Our Wilmington preschool offers child care and early education programs for children ages six weeks through pre-kindergarten. Additionally, we have the best After School program in Wilmington including homework help and free transportation from area schools for children kindergarten – 5th grade.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0426-174L |
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1887 | .0902(d) |
| Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. On April 10, 2026, a caregiver in space 1 accidentally fed a six-month-old infant a bottle of breastmilk that belonged to another child. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1223-092L |
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 1955 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(f) |
| The child care center was not free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 1130A-131.7(7). Two children, one-year of age were served WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches as an "extra" afternoon snack. The applesauce pouches were previously recalled by the FDA as part of an on-going investigation into lead-contaminated food products. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Two diaper creams in Space 6 and one sunscreen in Space 7 did not have written authorization from a child's parent to administer. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Twenty-Six children ages four and five years old including one school-age child that is five years old was present today in Space 11. Enhanced staff/child ratio for this group is 1:13 with a group size of 2:25. | |||
If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Gateway Academy Wilmington. Let other families know what’s great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Connect, Seek Advice, Share Knowledge
