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Gateway Preschool

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

1100 S Sowell St, Visalia, CA 93277

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
4/8/2025
Total visits
10

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 Preschool is a privately owned outreach program of Gateway Church of Visalia serving children ages 2 through pre-Kindergarten. The program provides a caring, nurturing environment with learning opportunities to help children grow emotionally, socially, intellectually, physically and spiritually.

Philosophy
Our classroom provides your child with unique learning opportunities which enable the children to grow emotionally, socially, intellectually, physically and spiritually using their natural abilities, interests and temperaments to develop positive feelings about themselves and their world.
Ages served
2 years old through pre-Kindergarten
Hours
Monday through Friday: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM for full day; 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM for half day; 7:30 AM-3:30 PM for partial day
Religious
Gateway Church of Visalia affiliation

Programs

  • •Half day program
  • •Partial day program
  • •Full day program
  • •Dual Immersion Class (limited availability)

Highlights

  • ✓Dual immersion class option
  • ✓Multiple schedule options (2-5 days per week)
  • ✓Summer session available
  • ✓Regular family events (Meet & Greet, Thanksgiving Potluck, Christmas Party)

Not stated on their website: Outdoor play, Meals/snacks, Teacher qualifications, Teacher-to-student ratio, Curriculum details. Ask the preschool directly.

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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