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Testimonials

Real stories from the families who make our school community special.

Mrs. Terrie,

Thank you for creating a center that exceeds my expectations every single day. Gateway is the reason our family remains in this area. You make our children’s lives better in every way, and we cannot wait for Lily to start in August.

The Goodwin Family

Gateway Friends,

We can’t thank you enough for all you have done for our family over the last two years. Please know that each of you will always hold a special place in our hearts.

The Dragna Family

Mrs. Terrie,

Thank you so much for the opportunity you gave Carli by allowing her into the TK class on such short notice last year. I cried tears of joy that day. We have seen such a positive change in her, and she absolutely loves her teachers. Gateway truly has it all—from cleanliness to friendliness—and Carli even asks to invite her teachers to our house, which says so much. We plan to be back next summer for camp if you’ll have us.

The Cox Family

Mrs. Terrie and all of the Gateway Staff,

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our children. Gateway has exceeded my expectations, and I will never be able to thank you enough. The Petites are forever grateful.

Desiree and Blaine · The Petite Family

Gateway Family,

Thank you all so very much for making his first week a great one. We feel fortunate to be a part of your Gateway family and look forward to the rest of the school year.

The Valega Family

Terrie,

Over the years, we have seen our girls grow, and we truly believe Gateway has been a part of that. Since day one, I have believed in you and your school. Thank you for believing in all children and creating the best learning experience in a loving, caring, Christian environment. We will treasure the memories and miss all of you.

The Altazan Family

Mrs. Jaci,

With you being my first contact at Gateway, I wanted to email you first. In the short time since Liam started at Gateway, I have noticed his behavior/personality improve. He is more cooperative in the mornings. He is happy and gets excited about school. He is also learning new things and relaying them back to us. We (my husband and I) are so thankful that he was accepted into the preschool and look forward to the years to come. Cannot wait for his little brother Beckett to join within the next year.

Thank you,
Brittany Hortin

The Hortin Family
Ms. Tai's Class

Gateway Staff,

I am writing to inform you that Lyla Lambright will no longer be attending Gateway Preschool and Technology Center. Her last day will be Friday, November 9, 2018, as we are moving back to Kansas City. We will truly miss all of the teachers and staff who have helped educate Lyla over these past few months. We cannot thank you enough for the opportunity to attend Gateway—our time here has been AMAZING. Lyla has enjoyed all the special things you do each week to help her learn and experience new things, from cheer to Bible class to in-school field trips and the splash pad; she has loved it all. You have a wonderful program, and I encourage you to continue loving on the precious kids. Thank you again for taking such great care of my baby. We will always consider Gateway one of the highlights of our time here in Louisiana.

Sincerely, Lindsay Lambright,
The Lambright Family, Infant Room

Mrs. Terrie,

I wanted to send you a quick note on my son’s last day at Gateway. Mason joined Gateway almost two years ago and was greeted by the very sweet Ms. Amy, who was so kind in making Mason’s first day a joy. Both Mason and I were nervous starting a new place, and it is a day I will never forget. I am writing this letter as it is such a bittersweet moment. While I am elated to have both of my kids at the same school, I am sad to be leaving our Gateway family. I know often the notes or encounters you may have to participate in are when someone has a complaint, so I wanted to share a very different experience. Prior to Gateway, my daughter attended daycare in Baton Rouge and my son was previously enrolled in a daycare in Prairieville. While both facilities served our needs, I would not go as far as to say they felt like family. In my two years at Gateway, however, I have not had one complaint — not one. I never had to have a conversation with a teacher or bring any concerns to your attention. My son was a part of your two- and three-year-old programs, and my daughter was fortunate enough to attend summer camp for the past two years. Your teachers are trained, respectful, and most importantly, caring. They truly care for the children as if they were their own. Your facility is immaculate, and every time I arrived someone was always cleaning. Your office staff is organized, welcoming, and takes the time to get to know not only the children, but the parents as well. I have shared our experience with friends and colleagues, knowing that word of mouth is often the best advertising. As we walk out the door tomorrow, I know I will shed a few tears. It will be hard not walking through the doors of Gateway every day. I am so happy to see the school expanding and hope others are fortunate enough to have the same experience we did. Hopefully we can continue to be part of the summer camp program, as it truly made a lasting impression on our family. Thanks again for the wonderful experience, Lisa Horzelski.

The Horzelski Family

Mrs. Terrie,

I just wanted to take this time to tell you how pleased I am with my son Jacques learning French in Ms. Sharon’s class. He sang the French alphabet for our family, knows ten colors, and the days of the week. This kind of enrichment is very hard to find in childcare and is very much appreciated. Ms. Sharon has gone above her required teaching, and we are thrilled with our son’s ability to speak French words while also being prepared for kindergarten. I also want to share how pleased I am with Ms. Kristie Pierre as our two-year-old teacher. Pierre is learning so much and having a lot of fun. Her patience and cheerful attitude are an absolute pleasure, and I know Pierre is well loved and nurtured in her class. Lastly, thank you for the weekly parent-child experiences and the PE activities with Ms. Becky. Our family truly appreciates everything Gateway does to make learning fun and meaningful.

The Broussard Family

Hey Mrs. Terrie,

I just wanted to pass this along because I know you often receive negative messages, and I wanted to change it up. I’m a very picky mom, and after experiencing several daycares over the years, I truly love Gateway. Hayden has attended summer camp and after-school programs for years, and Olivia started as soon as the Tot building opened. I have loved every teacher my children have had, but Paige deserves special recognition. It is so comforting knowing my child is loved, cared for, and genuinely welcomed every day. Olivia cheers when we pull in because she is excited to see Paige, who notices even the smallest details. Paige is exactly where she is meant to be, and we are so thankful for her and for the amazing teachers you choose.

Candace Pack · The Pack Family