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Gateway Academy
A licensed child care center in Marshall, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 310 N FULTON ST, Marshall, TX 75670
County: Harrison County
Phone: (903) 702-5548
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 51 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1744308
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 31, 2023
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 18 inspections
- 10 investigations
- 15 citations from these visits (risk level: High 6, Medium High 6, Medium 3)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from June 23, 2022 to November 10, 2026, newest first: 43 visits and 37 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
November 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 6, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 2, 2026 · Investigation · Findings pending
August 24, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 31, 2026 · Correction verified: September 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four children's records were reviewed and two are missing a health statement from their physician.
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 31, 2026 · Correction verified: September 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection it was found that the Parenti's Rights is not included in the parent handbook.
January 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
December 16, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 30, 2025 · Correction verified: January 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection three of four caregiver files were missing 16 hours of pre-service training.
December 12, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 6, 2026 · Correction verified: January 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation it was determined a caregiver spanked a relative child during operation hours.
August 21, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 17, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 15, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
July 11, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.4421(2)(B) - Doors to Restroom - Employee in Restroom With Children Under 5 Years of Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2025 · Correction verified: August 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 26, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 23, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
June 9, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 5, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
January 15, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 14, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 7, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2024 · Correction verified: November 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device for 20 minutes before being moved.
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2024 · Correction verified: November 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children were observed to be in restrictive devices for 30 minutes.
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2024 · Correction verified: November 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infants were observed being fed snack in their beds instead of in a high chair or table.
October 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 22, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 13, 2024 · Correction verified: November 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 13, 2024 · Correction verified: November 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers are not supervised appropriately and are not directed to comply with standards.
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 13, 2024 · Correction verified: November 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 3, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2024 · Correction verified: October 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 31, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
May 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 16, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 6, 2024 · Correction verified: June 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2024 · Correction verified: June 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 6, 2024 · Correction verified: June 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
January 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 14, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
August 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 19, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 8, 2023 · Correction verified: September 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers grabbed a child on at least 2 occasions as a form of discipline.
July 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 13, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 28, 2023 · Correction verified: August 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation it was determined that the caregiver popped a child on the hand as a form of discipline.
January 18, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
January 10, 2023 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2023 · Correction verified: January 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection it was observed that children did not have outdoor playtime.
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2023 · Correction verified: January 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection, children did not wash hands after playing outside and there is no soap in the restrooms for handwashing.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2023 · Correction verified: January 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection, children under two were able to watch a video on a tablet.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 17, 2023 · Correction verified: January 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection, four infants did not have required feeding instructions.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 17, 2023 · Correction verified: January 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2023 · Correction verified: January 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection an infant was observed to be in a bouncer for 40 minutes before being removed.
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection, three pack n plays were observed with very loose fitting sheets. These sheets were removed during inspection.
December 5, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 14, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2022 · Correction verified: November 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
November 3, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2022 · Correction verified: November 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection three rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime to see the children.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2022 · Correction verified: November 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 30, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 22, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 23, 2022 · Inspection · 10 citations
746.501(b)(2) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
This information is not available and must be either posted, provided directly to parents or put in the handbook.
746.2601 - Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Interest Centers were not available with toys, games, books, art, etc activities for any of the 10 classrooms.
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The playground area is missing a section of fence and also requires a gate installed away from the operation.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A health inspection was available.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A fire inspection report was not available at inspection
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A gas inspection was not available for review.
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Individual storage was not available for children's personal belongings.
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- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.