Gateway Preschool Academy

When my son turned 3.5 years old, I was anxious to find a great school suitable for him. He was spoiled by grandparents, had bad temper and didn’t play with other kids well. At the time, I also placed high value on academics, such as reading or math, not really understand what is the most important thing for younger kids until I found GPA. Here is what I like most about this school:
1. This school uses Church buildings, has spacious and clean classroom dedicated for each class. I felt so bright, comfortable and safe the first time I visited the classroom. Unlike a big room shared by several classes, this setting provides home feeling and has little distractions or traffic.
2. The teachers are far more exceptional. They know how to talk to kids, using gentle but assertive voice to teach kids the rules or resolving conflicts. Each teacher has loving heart and will always try to figure out how to work with my kid for his special needs. Even when my kid showed bad temper, they would never yell or punish my kid. They will talk to him gently, show him the right way, and go to library corner to read to calm down if needed. So my kid in school knows how to calm himself down by directing himself to read rather doing hurtful things.
3. They include Science curriculum for everyday. They have a new topic each week to explore different concepts, such as pulley, color, etc. Kids are learning from fun hands on experiments and educational toys.
4. Excellent communication. Teachers always available for parents’ questions or inquiries. They even write down things happened during the day so that parents are fully aware of kids’ behavior. When I told the teachers that my kid like to know schedules in advance and will cooperate well, they listened and tried and it worked out beautifully. It is like a team working on a child’s development collectively and all have genuine interest in his development. They don’t treat kids with difficult behavior as burden, but an experiment with lots of love and care.
5. Low teacher to student ratio. The ratio is about 6 – 7. Students are not rushed through schedules and always have enough helping hands available. I feel at peace in this school.
6. It is a very well organized school and always trying new ways to improve. Outside playground you can always find something new and interesting. Inside the classroom, they have many different educational toys.
7. Bible teaching. they incorporate bible study each day. Kids learns characters from bible stories, such as honesty, love, etc. They are essential building blocks in kids value development.
I am sad to take my son out due to work relocation after less than 1 year. I hope this review is helpful for you as this school and teachers are just hidden jewels.

It was a pleasure sending my son here for a few weeks this summer. It is a new preschool/​daycare but Ms. Sandy and Ms. Winnie are professional ladies who are doing an excellent job at running their preschool/​daycare. The staff is all very friendly and caring to the children. The teachers keep daily logs of the children’s day so that parents can be informed of how their kids are doing. On occassions they will take pictures and send them to parents to assure them that their kids are in good hands. Since my son attended GPA during the summer I can’t review them as far as academics go during the school year because there was very little taught during the summer camp. It was explained to me that academics where integrated into the themes they had every week but I think there is a lot of room for improvement there. Academics can be taught all year round through different methods and it shouldn’t matter whether it’s just summer or the school year. I also wish that they had more fieldtrips or fun activities during the summer. After all, that’s what summer is supposed to be right? Filled of fun activities. I decided to enroll my son at the YMCA for Splash Camp, Discovery Camp and Basketball Camp. My son is just too energetic and I just felt that GPA lacked a little emphasis in that area. Overall though, if you are looking for a school/​daycare that has teachers that genuinely care and love your kids as their own, GPA is the place to go. Thank you ladies!

Gateway Preschool Academy is the best in San Jose!
My children love it! GPA and the Church are both welcoming and friendly. They are professional. I appreciate that. Nice and clean too! Everything is pretty much new! Not old and all used up. I like that. You want the best for your child… even while you’re at work. At his point sending my children to GPA was the best choice I made for them.
They build great communication with all. One mom told me «I like the way they talk to the children… I have been looking for somewhere for so long». And when they opened she said «Yes!»
My son just turned two. Since being at GPA he already started counting on his fingers and up to 5! They pray together and have lunch «family» style. Every Sunday parents receive a weekly update via email. The email explains what’s new and what they will be learning. They sing! Dance and pray together.
I highly recommend GPA! Like they say, knowing your ABC’s is not enough! GPA goes above and beyond. Love the newsletters.
«Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it» Proverbs 22:6
For ages 24m-​5yrs

If you want a healthy and nurturing environment, GPA is the place. My 3.5 year old daughter enjoys learning from the caring teachers and she comes home singing all these new songs! They offer fun local field trips and Summer activities also. They are actively investing their time in the physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs of my daughter.

I send both my boys to GPA. The one in the older class really loves the science and art program. The younger one is happy socializing with friends. It’s a comfortable & fun atmosphere for both of them, and they always look forward to going to school. Most of all, the teachers are extremely caring and very attentive to each child’s needs.

My daughter loves coming to GPA for preschool! The teachers here really have warm and caring hearts. Their care and teachings go beyond the academic curriculum. It extends to their mental and spiritual well being.

The teachers are kind and smart, and the facilities are clean and friendly. They will have a Mandarin program coming soon.