Child Daycare & PreschoolsCentennial, CO

Gateway Academy Dtc

4.4(20 reviews)

About

Gateway Academy Dtc is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 9064 E Mineral Ave, Centennial, Colorado CO. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Gateway Academy DTC (operating as Cadence Academy and The Nest in Centennial) receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff warmth, strong communication through daily updates and photos, engaging curriculum, and significant child developmental progress. Parents report feeling welcomed and supported from enrollment through their time at the facility.

Caring and attentive staffresponsive communication and daily updates with photo

Recent Reviews

2 months ago

My son had some wonderful teachers here but we was very disappointed in how administration handled a very serious investigation at the school and waited to notify parents months and months after the fact (search the news for coverage for more info on the investigation). Due to that, we pulled him out immediately. I will say admin has changed since the investigation but still something to consider if looking at this school.

6 years ago

My daughter Taylor has been attending Cadence Academy for a couple of years and I could not be happier with the the school and her progress as a young student. Their curriculum teaches big ideas with a fun easy to understand approach. Flexible hours, meals, and daily reporting including pictures are all top notch. Thank you to the amazing teachers

11 months ago

We enrolled our daughter at The Nest when she was five months old. As a parent, I initially struggled with the idea of leaving her in someone else's care—especially with people I didn’t personally know. However, the staff at The Nest has been incredibly accommodating from day one. They communicate everything clearly, and it didn’t take long for my daughter to recognize and feel comfortable with them. Seeing her smile at drop-off was the cutest thing, I loved it. Madi, Gina, and Emma quickly became some of our favorites, and we’re so grateful for the care and warmth they provided. They never hesitated when I stopped by midday to drop something off or when I called (a few times) during that first week to check in. Not only did they always answer my calls and ease my worries, but I swear someone picked up the phone almost instantly every time lol. Their kindness and support truly made all the difference. We’re sad to be leaving The Nest as we’re moving too far away, but we are incredibly grateful to have found them for her first year.

3 years ago

Cadence Academy DTC is very family oriented. The director and staff is very accepting to every family that walks in with open arms. They are a clean, friendly, and a very caring child care. I have felt like part of the team since the day of my interview and I’m thankful. My son loves coming to school and this was his first school ever. So thankful he adjusted very well to his wonderful teachers and friends.

7 months ago

We’ve had a great experience with our son at The Nest-Centennial! The staff is so kind, caring and attentive. We get regular updates throughout the day and our son has grown so much developmentally since starting!

Frequently asked questions

Gateway Academy Dtc is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Centennial, Colorado. The facility has a capacity of 131 children.
Gateway Academy Dtc has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 20 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Gateway Academy Dtc, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Gateway Academy Dtc through Colorado's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Colorado must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
9064 E Mineral Ave, Centennial, Colorado 80112
County
ARAPAHOE

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
131 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
39.57361, -104.885

Quality Rating

Colorado Shines

Level 2 out of 5

Level 2

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.

Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.