Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Gilroy across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Gilroy. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Gilroy. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Full Ranking Detail
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SJB Gateway Child Development Center is located in Gilroy, California, with strong credentials: it holds CCLD license #434417123, operates within the SJB Child Development Centers non-profit network, and earns a DaycareGrades.com safety grade of A with a perfect 100.0 score. The center serves infants, toddlers, and preschool children—a notably rare infant care option in the Gilroy 95020 area—with a capacity of 36 and Monday-through-Friday hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Its education-based approach emphasizes learning and play within a structured framework, and it currently accepts new enrollments. The primary limitation is the absence of public parent reviews on major platforms, which prevents independent verification of parent experience in this underserved market.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
What sets it apart: Gateway location serves infants, toddlers, and preschool. Operating hours Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm. Participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and references a Quality Matters program.
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Top 3 in Gilroy
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Best for Safety
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Best Curriculum
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