teacher reads to toddlers outside

Becky Gates Children’s Center

PARTICIPATORY PLAY

2 children and an adult play with play dough

ACTIVE LEARNING

young child plays with a science set

SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

Children learn best through active, participatory play and interactions that use all of their senses. We give our children the opportunity to set their own goals and to select their own materials, activities and play partners. Our students thrive through positive, authentic relationships in a supportive environment that challenges each child to think creatively and advance to the next educational level. 

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Hours & Fees

Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

2023-2024 Texas A&M Monthly Tuition (Base Rates):
Toddler 1: $975

Toddler 2: $885

Preschool: $835

PreK: $810

Discounts are available for students enrolled at Texas A&M University. We have two discount tiers available – eligibility information for each tier is located below.

  • Tier 1 ($100 discount per month) Families with two parents/guardians where one parent/guardian is enrolled (part or full-time) as a student (undergraduate or graduate) at Texas A&M University.
  • Tier 2 ($125 discount per month) – Families with two parents/guardians where both parents/guardians are full-time students (undergraduate or graduate) at Texas A&M University OR single parent/guardian families where the parent/guardian is a full-time student at Texas A&M University.

*Families with two parents/guardians where both parents/guardians are enrolled but are not both full-time students will qualify for the Tier 1 discount.

Important Dates

Spring 2024:

  • Spring 2024 Calendar
  • 1/1 Closed for Winter Break
  • 1/15 Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • 2/12 Walk Across Texas Kickoff
  • 2/14 Classroom Celebration
  • 2/20-23 Spring Pictures
  • 3/1 Read Across America
  • 3/7 Parent Cafe
  • 3/22 Closed for Professional Development
  • 4/6-12 Week of the Young Child
  • 4/8-12 Scholastic Book Fair
  • 4/12 Spring Family Fun Night
  • 4/15 Closed for Family/Teacher Conferences
  • 5/3 PreK Graduation
  • 5/7 Teacher Appreciation Day
  • 5/16 Family Celebration Breakfast
  • 5/27 Closed for Memorial Day

*Calendar subject to Change

Leadership

Erica Ritter
Erica RitterExecutive Director
Debbie Almand
Debbie AlmandDirector

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ACCREDITATION & QUALITY STANDARDS

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Certificate of Accreditation by Cognia

Texas Rising Star

Four Star Certification from Texas Rising Star

Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE!) Texas

Child & adult Care Food Program

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) participation