GATEWAY EDUCARE INFANT CENTER & PRESCHOOL

353 E. DONNA DRIVE, Merced, CA 95340LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 20, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
GATEWAY EDUCARE INFANT CENTER & PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
353 E. DONNA DRIVE, Merced, CA 95340
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 70.8/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected October 20, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average70.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance55/100

9

Total Violations

Oct 20, 2025

Last Inspection

60

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (9)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 20, 2025

LPA observation of sign in/sign out sheets which showed the signatures of authorized representatives missing for eight children. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintOct 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintOct 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)ComplaintOct 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 20, 2025

LPA observation of sign in/sign out sheets which showed the signatures of authorized representatives missing for eight children. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintOct 20, 2025

Based on observation. During inspection of Classroom C2, LPA observed a cabinet drawer that was completely broken off from one of the hinges. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintOct 20, 2025

Based on LPA observation of Staff #1's file which did not contain a current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter certificate. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintOct 20, 2025

Based on observation. During inspection of Classroom C2, LPA observed a cabinet drawer that was completely broken off from one of the hinges. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintOct 20, 2025

Based on LPA observation of Staff #1's file which did not contain a current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter certificate. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GATEWAY EDUCARE INFANT CENTER & PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

GATEWAY EDUCARE INFANT CENTER & PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 70.8 out of 100.

How many violations does GATEWAY EDUCARE INFANT CENTER & PRESCHOOL have?

GATEWAY EDUCARE INFANT CENTER & PRESCHOOL has 9 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was GATEWAY EDUCARE INFANT CENTER & PRESCHOOL last inspected?

GATEWAY EDUCARE INFANT CENTER & PRESCHOOL was last inspected on October 20, 2025.

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