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Gateway Academy

Summerville, SC · Dorchester County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
1540 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
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Quick Facts

Capacity
233 children
Age Range
6 weeks - 12 years
Type of Care
After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
ABC Quality Level
B+

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Contact Information

📞 (843) 832-1883
1540 Old Trolley Rd
Summerville, SC 29485
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
18187
License Issued
Jan 3, 2026
Active Through
Jan 3, 2029
Issued By
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Licensor
Grant, Alexia
District Office
South Carolina Dept. of Social Services - Division of Child Care Services

Reviews

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emmymommy
2011-02-01 17:09:38
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This place is not a place to take your children. I left my three year old there for his first time he ever went to a daycare. He was so excited to finally go to school and he even potty trained himself so he could go. I talked to the director who seemed nice and we started right away he was so excited he didn't hardly say good bye to me. As the days went on he became worse and worse with his anxiety and tantrums. One day he threw the biggest to date tantrum. My mothers intuition told me to wait so I watched where the teacher and my son couldn't see me. As I watched the teacher grabbed his arm and yelled in his face as she yanked him around. I immediately marched into the room and grabbed my son. I walked into the directors office and informed her of the situation and that we were not coming back. Since then I have talked to three other women who had similar experiences.
That experience was a year ago and he now goes to a loving preschool which he never cries and never throws temper tantrums. The teachers are talkative and always tell me about the day he had. It was horrible with the teachers at Gateway they never talked to me and always were scowling. I thought maybe since it was my first experience I thought maybe this was the way it was. Since then I have learned that this is not the case. Please don't take your children here after everything I have heard and experienced it is not a good idea or in the best interest of your children

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About the Provider

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Gateway Academy Child Development Center, Suimmerville 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 Plus;

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
Annual Review 2025-08-20
Annual Review 2024-03-13 Direct Supervision High On Site
Renewal Application 2023-10-20 Child Records High Yes
Renewal Application 2023-10-20 Child Records Medium Yes
Complaint 2022-03-03 Center Definitions High On Site
Complaint 2022-03-03 Communication Medium On Site
Complaint 2022-03-03 Ratios High On Site
Complaint 2022-03-03 Outdoor Space Medium On Site

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