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Gateway Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (559) 732-4787
- Address
- 1100 S Sowell St
- Licensed since
Tulare County context
530*CCLD
Total facilities
1.4*CCLD
Avg citations
4.7*CCLD
Avg visits
0.5*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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.
- 101229.1(a)(1)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
SIGN IN & OUT -In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain, & implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following:The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement was not met as evidenced by an Unusual incident report submitted to the licensing office on 2/29/2024. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
CARE AND SUPERVISION- The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met, as evidenced by Director's self reporting phone call to licensing office (see LIC809 for further details). This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-01.
1 routine inspection.
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- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
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- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Visalia
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Gateway Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Gateway Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does Gateway Preschool have?
Gateway Preschool has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 11 visits (1 inspection, 10 other visits).
When was Gateway Preschool last inspected?
Gateway Preschool was last inspected on October 1, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Gateway Preschool?
Gateway Preschool 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 75 children. It is located in Visalia, Tulare County, California.
How does Gateway Preschool compare to other daycares in Tulare County?
Gateway Preschool has 2 citations. The county average is 1.4 citations per facility. There are 530 licensed childcare facilities in Tulare County.
Does Gateway Preschool have any serious violations?
Gateway Preschool has 1 Type A citation 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.
What ages does Gateway Preschool serve?
Gateway Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 75 children.
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