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Gateway Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (909) 465-6111
- Address
- 12818 East End Avenue
- Licensed since
San Bernardino County context
1,402*CCLD
Total facilities
3.3*CCLD
Avg citations
6.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.4*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
19 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During staff file review the LPA was unable to review a valid Mandated Reporter certificate for S3, S4, and S5.
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the file review the LPA was unable to review S2 on the association list. Director understands all staff must have a Criminal Record Clearance and be associated to the facility prior to working with the children.$500 civil penalty assessed.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the staff file review the LPA was unable to review a current CPR/1st Aid certificate for any of the staff present at the facility.
- 101216(f)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
2024
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observations, interviews conducted, and records reviewed, the director did not comply with the section cited above as director did not ensure mandated reporter trainings were completed by the expiration dates which poses a potential safety risk to children in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on observations, interviews conducted, and records reviewed, the director did not comply with the section cited above as director did not ensure required immunizations were maintained for all staff which poses a potential health risk to children in care.
2023
- 101216.3(a)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
Teacher-Child Ratio:There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, it was found that on 05/17 and 05/18/2023 the facility was found to be out of ratio intermittently though out the day.This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101238(a)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed broken floor tiles at exits by the end of the hallway and exit by shared bathroom, broken door handle on the boys bathroom (shared Bumbles/Jrs) and bathroom door dragging in Jr bathroom, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(g)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed goo gone, Lysol and Clorox wipes stored in the unlocked classroom cabinet. In addition, 2 teachers purses were also present with over the counter medication accessible, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on staff interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed S1 is missing immunizations in their file. S1 confirmed not having immunization record, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S2 and S4 are missing mandated reporter certification, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.954Type A
ARTICLE 2. Licensure Requirements
Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility representative stated there are no carbon monoxide detectors within the center, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101227(a)(6)Type B
FOOD SERVICE
Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the last menu LPA observed posted was October 2022. Facility representative indicated using the October 2022 menu for November 2002, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
Based on observation, staff interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The last disaster drill was completed on 06/16/2021, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(2)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S1 and S3 are missing LIC 503, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101227(a)(18)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed one roach crawling in the kitchen by the trashcan. which poses as a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101239(o)(1)Type A
FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in. LPA observed the outdoor activity equipment to be full of rust and sharp paint chips, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238.2(e)(1)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the playground area with insufficient woodchips and/or sand surrounding the activity space, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238.3(b)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed classroom floors to have dirt/gunk, the rugs in the classroom were not in clean/sanitary condition and air vents are full of dust and debris. which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-07-31.
1 routine inspection, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Other1 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection5 Type A · 7 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
19 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Chino
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Gateway Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Gateway Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2008.
How many citations does Gateway Academy have?
Gateway Academy has 19 citations on record: 7 Type A (more serious) and 12 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (1 inspection, 1 complaint visit, 4 other visits).
When was Gateway Academy last inspected?
Gateway Academy was last inspected on July 31, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Gateway Academy?
Gateway Academy is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 120 children. It is located in Chino, San Bernardino County, California.
How does Gateway Academy compare to other daycares in San Bernardino County?
Gateway Academy has 19 citations. The county average is 3.3 citations per facility. There are 1,402 licensed childcare facilities in San Bernardino County.
Does Gateway Academy have any serious violations?
Gateway Academy has 7 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Gateway Academy had any complaint inspections?
Gateway Academy has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Gateway Academy serve?
Gateway Academy serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 120 children.
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