Why Gateway Village?

Educational excellence, Christian community: two short sentences that summarize and describe the vision of Gateway Village Children’s Center.

Our mission is to create a nurturing and hands-on learning environment which embodies our foundational belief that life happens through authentic, Christian community.

We believe children learn best when they are given the opportunity to explore and discover in an atmosphere where they feel safe, accepted and loved. Gateway Village’s curriculum and programs are designed to inspire a love of learning while promoting every child’s social, emotional, spiritual, academic and creative growth.

Gateway Village Children's Center is a nonprofit ministry of Gateway Community Church. We welcome children and families from all backgrounds and beliefs.

In compliance with the Code of Virginia, Section 63.2-1716, Gateway Village Children’s Center is religiously exempt from licensure and is classified as a “religiously exempt child day center.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have lunch time as part of the daily schedule?

Students will have lunch in school but are required to bring lunches and snacks (nut-free) from home. We are a nut-free preschool. We do not allow food that has nuts, traces of nuts, or processed in a facility that processes nuts.

Are children required to wear masks?

Masks are optional.

What are your health and safety practices?

The following best practices will be implemented:

Enhanced hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting practices
The students will be provided with opportunities for frequent hand washing
Hand sanitizers will be made available in the school
Students will bring their nut-free lunches and snack from home

When is the first day of school?

The 2023-2024 school year will start on September 5, 2023 and end on May 31, 2024.

GVCC follows the LCPS Schedule for all school closings, breaks and holidays, in-service days, etc.

Do I need to be a member of Gateway Community Church to enroll my child in Gateway Village?

While we'd love for you to join our Sunday services, you do not need to attend or be a member of Gateway Community Church.

Our family is not Christian, will my child be required to participate in religious activities?

You or your child will never be asked to participate in anything that feels uncomfortable. GVCC is a ministry of Gateway Community Church; as such, Christian beliefs are an integral part of our school curriculum.