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Gateway Child Care Center - Preschool

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

559 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
7/3/2024
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Gateway Child Development Center is a licensed preschool operated by Peninsula Family YMCA in South San Francisco, serving infants through pre-K with a focus on emotional bonding and developmentally appropriate practices. The center operates year-round Monday through Friday with full-time and part-time enrollment options.

Philosophy
The primary focus is to create and strengthen emotional bonds between children and families in a safe and nurturing environment. Children learn best through play and opportunities to explore, experiment, investigate, and problem-solve through developmentally appropriate activities. The program incorporates Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), the Program for Infant-Toddler Caregivers (PITC), the Creative Curriculum, and elements inspired by Reggio Emilia.
Ages served
3 months to 5 years old (infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-K)
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-6:00 pm, year-round program, closed on major holidays
Outdoor
Learning environments include both indoors and outdoors

Programs

  • •Infant care (3-24 months)
  • •Toddler/Junior Preschool (2-3 years)
  • •Preschool & Pre-K (3-5 years)

Highlights

  • ✓Family YMCA membership included with enrollment
  • ✓Teacher-child ratios from 1:4 for infants to 1:12 for preschool
  • ✓Financial assistance and scholarships available on sliding scale
  • ✓Accepts third-party vouchers (Wu Yee, Children's Council, DHSS, CalWorks, ELS, 4Cs)

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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