Gateway Baptist Child Development Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 399 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

877648

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

January 2008

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

9 inspections on record, most recent Sep 26, 2025. 8 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 2, 2023Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    One child's file observed did not have an updated health statement. The health statement was signed by the parent 09/21/2022.

    Corrected Nov 9, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

    Based on the information obtained, the Director CPR/First-aid certification was dated 10/10/2019 and expired in October of 2021.

    Corrected Nov 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    A total of 23 out the required 30 annual training topics/hours were observed.

    Corrected Nov 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 12, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.1203(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

    Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a caregiver did not follow the proper procedures for transitioning children and a preschool-aged child was left on the playground without adult supervision.

    Corrected Mar 2, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 4, 2022Inspection6 standards cited

  • 746.4003(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

    I did not observe cotton balls in the first aid kit.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    I did not observe documentation of current transportation safety training for a staff member who transports children.

    Corrected Dec 12, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    I observed that the parent had not signed the emergency action plan for a child with food allergies.

    Corrected Nov 18, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

    I did not observe documentation of current certification in SIDS, Shaken baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma for two caregivers who work with infants.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    I did not observe documentation of current certification in first aid for two caregivers.

    Corrected Dec 12, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Policies Comply with Rules

    I observed that the center's operational policies did not include information concerning the following: 1. Promotion of Indoor and Outdoor Activity. 2. Procedures for parents to speak with the director about questions or concerns. 3. The contact information for the local Child Care Regulation office needs to be updated.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 28, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    I observed that the fire inspection on file for the operation expired in November of 2021.

    Corrected Jul 25, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 17, 2022Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    Procedures were evaluated and documentation was evaluated. Interviews were also conducted with operation staff. It was determined that a caregiver had started working with children before her fingerprint check had cleared. NOTE: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.

    Corrected Aug 12, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Mar 3, 2022Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Report Number of Employees

    The number of employees who had left their employment in 2021 was not reported to HHSC - Child Care Regulation by the 1-15-22 deadline. NOTE: This deficiency has been corrected.

    Corrected Mar 3, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 12, 2021Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.3417(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Children Handwashing Before Eating

    I did not observe evidence that a preschool group had washed their hands before afternoon snack. Follow up was not provided by the compliance date.

    Corrected Nov 19, 2021

• Nov 4, 2021Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.5617(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

    I did not observe documentation of emergency medical authorizations on the bus for the children being transported.

    Corrected Nov 5, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Policies Comply with Rules

    I observed that the center's operational policies didn't include information concerning the following: 1. Procedures for breastfeeding parents 2. Staff vaccinations NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.

    Corrected Nov 4, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3417(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Children Handwashing Before Eating

    I did not observe evidence that a preschool group had washed their hands before afternoon snack.

    Corrected Nov 4, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records Maintained

    I evaluated 10 children's records and observed the following: 1. There wasn't an address documented for the emergency contact person in 3 records. 2. There wasn't an emergency action plan for a child who has a diagnosed food allergy. 3. An Emergency Action plan for a child with a food allergy had not been signed by the child's parent. 4. There was not vision and hearing screening for a child who turned 4 before 9-1.

    Corrected Nov 18, 2021 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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