Our Gateway School was first opened in 2000. This school features two cottages situated on a half an acre of fenced, secure play ground with a garden area offering fun outdoor activities to explore. The Garden area is a fun place to grow organic vegetables and find nature's little friends in our bug viewers. This school has been operated as a preschool in the community for over thirty years but went through a recent remodel with brand new equipment and new areas designed to offer your child a selection of activities inspiring creativity and a hunger for learning. Your child can enjoy storytime in our quiet and peaceful reading areas. They can imagine dramatic play or engage in block building and gross motor skills in our environment dedicated to stimulate your child's creativity. We offer a Reggio Emilia inspired Art Room for your child to create works of art. See our Program page to read more about the Reggio Emilia Approach.

Other supportive elements of the environment include ample space for supplies, frequently rearranged to draw attention to their aesthetic features. In each classroom there are studio spaces in the form of a large, centrally located atelier and a smaller mini-atelier, and clearly designated spaces for large- and small-group activities. Throughout the school, there is an effort to create opportunities for children to interact. Thus, the single dress-up area is in the center piazza; classrooms are connected with  passageways or windows; and lunchrooms and bathrooms are designed to encourage community.

Take a Peek Inside...

Call to schedule your Meet and Greet: (503) 252-0004 ext. 1