Gateway Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Marshall / Harrison / 75670
Street address: 310 N Fulton St
Phone: (903) 702-5548
Capacity: 51
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 31, 2023
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 17 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 5, 2026.

The same records list 15 cited deficiencies dated May 16, 2024 to August 24, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 6 High, 6 Medium High, 3 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 15 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 15 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 15 cited deficiencies for Gateway Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (6 High, 6 Medium High, 3 Medium).

Records list 17 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-05.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	6
Medium High	6
Medium	3
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-08-24 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium

Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

During inspection it was found that the Parenti's Rights is not included in the parent handbook.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-31

2026-08-24 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium

Children's Records - Health Statement

Four children's records were reviewed and two are missing a health statement from their physician.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-31

2025-12-16 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

During inspection three of four caregiver files were missing 16 hours of pre-service training.

Correction date recorded: 2025-12-30

Full citation history from HHSC (37)

2026-08-24 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-31. Correction verified: 2026-09-30.
Four children's records were reviewed and two are missing a health statement from their physician.
2026-08-24 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-31. Correction verified: 2026-09-30.
During inspection it was found that the Parenti's Rights is not included in the parent handbook.
2025-12-16 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-30. Correction verified: 2026-01-29.
During inspection three of four caregiver files were missing 16 hours of pre-service training.
2025-12-12 · 746.2807 · Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-06. Correction verified: 2026-01-29.
During the investigation it was determined a caregiver spanked a relative child during operation hours.
2025-07-11 · 746.4421(2)(B) · Medium High
Doors to Restroom - Employee in Restroom With Children Under 5 Years of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-08. Correction verified: 2025-08-21.
During the investigation it was determined a child was able to lock the bathroom door from the inside and an adult was not in the area with the child.
2024-11-07 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-07. Correction verified: 2024-11-14.
Three children were observed to be in restrictive devices for 30 minutes.
2024-11-07 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-07. Correction verified: 2024-11-14.
Infants were observed being fed snack in their beds instead of in a high chair or table.
2024-11-07 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-07. Correction verified: 2024-11-14.
An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device for 20 minutes before being moved.
2024-10-22 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-13. Correction verified: 2024-11-14.
During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver roughly grab a child and pull them to sit down to address the child's behaviors.
2024-10-22 · 746.1003(2) · Medium
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-13. Correction verified: 2024-11-14.
During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers are not supervised appropriately and are not directed to comply with standards.
2024-10-22 · 746.1205(a)(5) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-13. Correction verified: 2024-11-14.
During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver sitting in a classroom with children that are climbing, fighting, screaming, and pushing. The caregiver does not intervene or provide activities to engage the children which led to inappropriate discipline and a child being injured.
2024-10-03 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-21. Correction verified: 2024-10-24.
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed and pinched a child who was running away causing marks on the skin. The caregiver was dismissed.
2024-05-16 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-20. Correction verified: 2024-06-20.
During the investigation it was found that there are many ceiling tiles in the each room that are stained from the roof leaks and some have mold. There are walls that are water damaged and need repair.
2024-05-16 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-06. Correction verified: 2024-06-20.
During the investigation it was found that a parent reported that a caregiver was pinching a child but the operation did not report to licensing.
2024-05-16 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-06. Correction verified: 2024-06-20.
During the investigation it was found that the operation had a gas leak. The operation called and requested an inspection from local plumber during in spection.
2023-07-19 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-08. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers grabbed a child on at least 2 occasions as a form of discipline.
2023-07-13 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-28. Correction verified: 2023-08-01.
During the investigation it was determined that the caregiver popped a child on the hand as a form of discipline.
2023-01-10 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-10. Correction verified: 2023-01-18.
During inspection, children under two were able to watch a video on a tablet.
2023-01-10 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-10. Correction verified: 2023-01-18.
During inspection an infant was observed to be in a bouncer for 40 minutes before being removed.
2023-01-10 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-17. Correction verified: 2023-01-18.
During inspection, the following items were not found in the chidlren's records: 746.605(6) Name, address, phone number of emergency contact for all 4 children Child #1 needs the special care statement box checked Child #1, #2, and #4 need the parent handbook (operational policies) boxes checked. Child #4 needs the healthcare Provider Statement or parent check box completed.
2023-01-10 · 746.2206(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-10. Correction verified: 2023-01-18.
During inspection it was observed that children did not have outdoor playtime.
2023-01-10 · 746.3419 · Medium High
Handwashing Procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-10. Correction verified: 2023-01-18.
During inspection, children did not wash hands after playing outside and there is no soap in the restrooms for handwashing.
2023-01-10 · 746.2411(2)(B) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During inspection, three pack n plays were observed with very loose fitting sheets. These sheets were removed during inspection.
2023-01-10 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-17. Correction verified: 2023-01-18.
During inspection, four infants did not have required feeding instructions.
2022-11-14 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-17.
During the inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer seat for more than 8 minutes and was not moved when it was brought to the caregivers attention.
2022-11-03 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-03. Correction verified: 2022-11-14.
During inspection three rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime to see the children.
2022-11-03 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-03. Correction verified: 2022-11-14.
During inspection a 2m old infant and a 5m old infant were asleep in their pack n play covered with a blanket. The 2m old also had 2 empty bottles and 1 full bottle at the foot of the bed.
2022-06-23 · 746.801(13) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
A gas inspection was not available for review.
2022-06-23 · 746.501(a)(9) · High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
Information about Safe Sleep is not included in the parent handbook.
2022-06-23 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
A fire inspection report was not available at inspection
2022-06-23 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
The parent handbook needs information related to physical activity to include the following: Promoting Benefit Duration type setting
2022-06-23 · 746.501(a)(22) · Medium
Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
Update your policies to include the following information: Licensing Office contact: 903-232-3317 Access minimum standards hhs.texas.gov Abuse/Neglect reporting website: www.txabusehotline.org
2022-06-23 · 746.4505 · Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
Individual storage was not available for children's personal belongings.
2022-06-23 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-28.
A health inspection was available.
2022-06-23 · 746.2601 · Medium
Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
Interest Centers were not available with toys, games, books, art, etc activities for any of the 10 classrooms.
2022-06-23 · 746.4307 · Medium
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
The playground area is missing a section of fence and also requires a gate installed away from the operation.
2022-06-23 · 746.501(b)(2) · Low
Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
This information is not available and must be either posted, provided directly to parents or put in the handbook.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1408285

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.