JBSA Lackland/Gateway Child Development Program

11/21/2025

Congratulations to JBSA Lackland-Gateway CDC on their 502nd FSS Team award for the 3rd quarter. I don't like to brag but these ladies are amazing!

11/21/2025

Congratulations to Christi Edwards for 20 years of service with JBSA Lackland Child and Youth Programs. We wish you many more years of continued success!

07/11/2025

A huge thank you and hugs to our great staff and families who answered the call to support our extended Texas family. We're sure your donations will be much appreciated!!!

06/15/2025

06/14/2025

Thanks so much to our morale team, THE Gateway Scoops, for another lively event! Our Cupcake War was another one for the books. Scoops, thanks so much for all the work you all put into planning, decorating and executing our event! To the bakers, tasters and spectators that cheered everyone on, you are amazing!!!! And a big congratulations to our winners...Ms. Clio (PS teacher), Ms. Caron (Front Desk Clerk) and Ms. Yashira (Assistant Director)!!!

05/02/2025

What a wonderful way to conclude our Month of the Military Child! Gateway CDC was honored to host two members of the 59th IPTS, who provided an engaging and educational demonstration for our children. A heartfelt thank you to A1C Craig and Arnold for showcasing medical equipment and first aid procedures in such an exciting and memorable way. We’re already looking forward to next year’s fantastic presentation!

04/27/2025

This week, Gateway Child Development Program was fortunate to receive a visit from the 802nd Security Forces Squadron. Our children had a wonderful time exploring the cruisers and other equipment they were able to experience firsthand. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to MSgt Shannon Dyer and the other Security Forces members for generously sharing their time and knowledge with our program.

04/19/2025

This week, we had the pleasure of celebrating our 18th Annual Purple Up Parade. Gateway CDC takes great pride in the role we play in the lives of military children. Our preschool classrooms, located at a separate site, were fortunate to participate in Lackland CDC's Purple Up Parade. A heartfelt thank you to Lackland CDC for welcoming us and making us feel like a valued part of their program.

04/18/2025

This week, the 502d FSS Director, Mr. Kline, celebrated some truly dedicated education professionals. These individuals have given 20, 30 and even 40 years of selfless service and commitment supporting military families across the DOD entities and continents. Please help us congratulate them for being lifelong learners and educators!!! 🎊🎊🎉🎉🎈🎈

04/11/2025

Our teachers lead by example!!! For NAEYC 2025 Week of the Young Child Work Together Wednesday, our staff completed a task to work together, without speaking, to build a tower! How do you think classrooms L and Q did?? Amazing you say? We agree!!

Teachers Corner--When children build together they explore math and science concepts and develop their social and early literacy skills. Children can use any building material—from a fort of branches on the playground to a block city in the classroom, or a hideaway made from couch pillows at home.

04/11/2025

Gateway kicked off NAEYC 2025 Week of the Young Child off right! Music Monday included some great performances from the children and staff alike. Thanks so much to our wonderful judges, parents and classrooms that supported our first talent show! All our performers were amazing, but our top winners were: 1st place-- Nayeli S. (preschool room F), 2nd place--the JBSA CYP Steppers and 3rd place--Ms. Jenny M. (Toddler Teacher)!!! Congratulations again everyone!

Teachers Corner--When children sing, dance, and listen to music, they develop their language and early literacy skills, while being active and encouraging movement.