Regular Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Gateway Christian Education Center
Saint Albans, WV
· Kanawha County
422 B St,
Saint Albans, WV 25177
Quick Facts
Capacity
228 children
Age Range
0 Years 1 Month - 13 Years 0 Months
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (304) 727-8002
Licensed Regular Child Care Center
Active License
Active Through
Apr 30, 2028
Issued By
West Virginia Department of Health And Human Resources
Licensor
ADORA CAREY
District Office
West Virginia Dept of Health & Human Resources - Division of Early Care and Education
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About the Provider
Gateways’ Preschool Ministry provides your toddler from two years old through Kindergarten with exciting opportunities to learn and grow in a Christian environment. Our dedicated volunteers provide a safe, fun atmosphere for your child to learn more about Jesus.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday - Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Corrective Action Plan Start | Corrective Action Plan End | Outcome Code | Issue Completed Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | 2026-04-07 | Pending | |
| Non Compliance Code: The child's health insurance coverage and policy number; | |||
| 2026-04-06 | 2026-04-07 | Pending | |
| Non Compliance Code: Electrical Outlet. A center shall ensure that when an electrical outlet within reach of a child younger than school age is not in use, it is protected by a cover. | |||
| 2026-04-06 | 2026-04-07 | ||
| Non Compliance Code: The vehicle is equipped with emergency supplies, including a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and, if only one adult is in the vehicle, a mobile telephone or two-way radio; | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Achieved | 2024-06-30 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 17.2.a. A center shall keep all areas of the premises and all equipment clean and in a neat and orderly condition at all times | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Achieved | 2024-06-30 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 22.1. The vehicle used are currently licensed, inspected, insured, and is equipped with signs and warning lights or alternative warning devices as required by West Virginia Code 17C-12-7a | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Pending | 2024-06-30 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.5.g.3. A statement that the prospective staff member has no known condition or disease which would interfere with the proper care of children | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Pending | 2024-06-30 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.5.g.1. A significant health history which the center needs to know in order to protect the health of the employee or the health and safety of children in care | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Pending | 2024-06-30 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.5.g.2. A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening | |||
| 2022-07-18 | 2022-08-02 | Achieved | 2022-08-02 |
| Non Compliance Code: 7.6. Center has developed a plan for exchange of information with parents | |||
| 2022-07-18 | 2022-08-02 | Achieved | 2022-08-02 |
| Non Compliance Code: 11.1.e. Behavioral issues of individual children are discussed privately | |||
| 2022-07-18 | 2022-08-02 | Achieved | 2022-08-02 |
| Non Compliance Code: 11.5. If a child's behavior continues over time, director and staff implement a plan for managing difficult behavior | |||
| 2022-07-18 | 2022-08-02 | Achieved | 2022-08-02 |
| Non Compliance Code: 11.5.a. Parent participates in developing plan and receives a copy | |||
| 2022-07-18 | 2022-08-02 | Achieved | 2022-08-02 |
| Non Compliance Code: 11.5.b. Professionals who helped to develop plan receive progress reports | |||
| 2022-07-18 | 2022-08-02 | Achieved | 2022-08-02 |
| Non Compliance Code: 11.5.c. Staff keeps file with a copy of plan, record of steps taken, | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 2023-11-28 | Achieved | 2023-11-28 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.4.d. Completed, signed, and dated Authorization and Release for Protective Service Record Check on file | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 2023-11-28 | Achieved | 2023-11-28 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.5.g.4. Health assessment includes TB risk assessment | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 2023-11-28 | Achieved | 2023-11-28 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.5.h. Employee health assessment be updated every two years and put in file | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 2023-11-28 | Achieved | 2023-11-28 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.6.d. Center provides orientation to the staff member | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 2023-11-28 | Achieved | 2022-05-05 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.6.f.1. CPR and First Aid. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 2023-11-28 | Achieved | 2022-05-05 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.6.f.2. Abuse Recognition and Prevention | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 2023-11-28 | Achieved | 2023-11-28 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.7.b. Qualified staff apply for WV STARS Career Pathway | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 2023-11-28 | Achieved | 2023-11-28 |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.7.d. Non qualified staff have training within the first 6 months | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 2023-11-28 | Achieved | 2023-11-28 |
| Non Compliance Code: 13.1.c. Durable and safe | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 2023-11-28 | Achieved | 2023-11-28 |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.10.a. Equipped with band aids, a non mercury thermometer, gauze, and pencil and paper | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 2023-11-28 | Achieved | 2022-05-05 |
| Non Compliance Code: 20.3.b.1. Products containing potentially hazardous chemicals | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 8.4.d. Completed, signed, and dated Authorization and Release for Protective Service Record Check on file | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 8.5.g.4. Health assessment includes TB risk assessment | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 8.5.h. Employee health assessment be updated every two years and put in file | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 8.6.d. Center provides orientation to the staff member | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Achieved | 2022-05-05 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.6.f.1. CPR and First Aid. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Achieved | 2022-05-05 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 8.6.f.2. Abuse Recognition and Prevention | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 8.7.b. Qualified staff apply for WV STARS Career Pathway | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 8.7.d. Non qualified staff have training within the first 6 months | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 13.1.c. Durable and safe | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Pending | ||
| Non Compliance Code: 19.10.a. Equipped with band aids, a non mercury thermometer, gauze, and pencil and paper | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Achieved | 2022-05-05 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 20.3.b.1. Products containing potentially hazardous chemicals | |||
| 2010-07-12 | Pending | 2010-10-31 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.12.c. Complete a report of each serious occurrence ensuring that the report is signed by the staff member completing it and by the child's parent. Copies of the report are to be placed in the child's file and in a separate cumulative file maintained by the center | |||
| 2010-07-12 | Pending | 2010-10-31 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 13.5.h.2. Use zones are extended by at least six (6) feet in all directions from the perimeter of indoor climbing equipment, and landing mats are provided that are at least four (4) inches thick, constructed of materials such as rubber or a rubber composition, and securely fixed in place | |||
| 2010-07-12 | Pending | 2010-10-31 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 7.1.a.2. The director or designated staff member documents in the child's file, a meeting with the parent to exchange information about the center's programs and the specific needs of the child, including information about any individual characteristics and personality factors that may influence the child's behavior and well-being at the center, and any special family considerations that are relevant to child care. | |||
| 2010-07-12 | Pending | 2010-10-31 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 7.4.l. The dates of enrollment and discharge | |||
| 2010-07-12 | Pending | 2010-10-31 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 6.2.a.4. The licensed capacity; | |||
| 2010-07-12 | Pending | 2010-10-31 | |
| Non Compliance Code: 19.12.b. Verbally report the occurrence within twenty-four (24) hours or by the next work day to the Secretary, and before the end of the day, ensure that the staff member in charge prepares and signs a serious occurrence report | |||
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