Gateway Christian Education Center provides daycare, preschool, and after-school care for children ages six weeks to twelve years old. We are conveniently located in St. Albans, WV, inside our sponsoring church Gateway Church. We focus on providing a safe, nurturing environment for our children to learn and explore the world around them.
We use a Christian-based curriculum to provide fun, hands-on activities that are age-appropriate for our children.
We have had all 3 of our children at Gateway since they were just babies. We have been so blessed to have such amazing teachers at every stage in their development. They not only provide a caring environment, the teachers also provide lesson plans to ensure the children are growing in their social and developmental skills. It is hard as a working parent to leave your baby, but they have given us peace of mind knowing our kids are loved and cared for.
I truly believe the Lord led my family to Gateway, because I know that He always has the best for us. I knew that not only did we need structure, routine, and quality education, but my children needed to be encouraged, supported and given a biblical foundation. Gateway checks all the boxes and then some. The teachers are amazing, they care about the kids, they keep you updated on them throughout the day through the ProCare App. They go above and beyond to interact and excite them. My children are flourishing and excelling at Gateway!
Leaving your child in the care of someone else all day while you work is always difficult. But at Gateway, I feel totally comfortable! The teachers have been nothing short of amazing and caring. My daughter has become a social butterfly and she has learned SO MUCH! I honestly had no idea she would learn so much while having fun doing it. They communicate through the ProCare App throughout the day with updates and pictures (and let’s be honest, we need to see that to brighten our day!). The directors are amazing and so welcoming and always answer any questions I may have. Overall, 10/10 I would recommend Gateway to anyone looking for someone to love their child during the day while they work!
My son has attended Gateway since he was 2 and is now 11. I can’t say enough good things about the staff! I can tell they care about my son.v I have peace of mind while he is there. He enjoys the activities that are offered, especially the trips during the summer program. I would recommend Gateway to any family looking for a wonderful place for their child.
We chose GCEC mostly out of convenience to my husband’s work, but it has been such a wonderful choice from the very beginning. Our toddler struggles with separation anxiety, so she had a hard time adjusting to leaving mom and dad but the teachers and directors were supportive from day one and gave her the extra time and attention she needed to make sure she felt safe and comfortable. She now loves daycare and talks about her classmates and teachers all the time. She’s learned so much and we are so happy with the experience she’s getting at GCEC.
I would never want my child being anywhere else but Gateway. We were in a pinch and needed care and they came in the clutch which was totally unexpected. My child has health issues and the staff ensure that my child gets his necessary medications and breathing treatments on time. We receive multiple notifications and pictures per day to put our minds at ease knowing what our child is doing throughout the day. My little one is delayed developmentally. Not only do the staff work with my child daily with his struggles but they also take suggestions from the Birth to Three therapists to help my baby get better and stronger. His teachers are amazing with him and they are so accommodating to me and help me meet my baby’s milestones as well. We love Gateway!
Both of my girls have thrived while being at Gateway. It’s definitely not just a daycare as my girls have learned so much academically & the teachers are absolutely wonderful. The directors are also approachable & available which is another blessing in itself.