Little Gate Facts

At a Glance

Established in 1992

3 buildings, 2 historic homes

McGehee Little Gate building

group of Little Gate students

Approximately 175 students

Student:Faculty Ratio 5:1 overall

⅔ girls, ⅓ boys

Majority of our girls move on to McGehee pre kindergarten

Reggio inspired classrooms that serve students ages 6 weeks to 3 years old

4 large expansive outdoor play areas

Interactive and extensive Butterfly Garden

Thoughtfully designed indoor classrooms

Unique and engaging Tinker Studio

Little Gate student in garden

Betsy Dobson, Head of Little Gate, with student

22 degreed teachers

7 enrichment and support services members on staff

Full-time nurse on campus

Little Gate parents are members of McGehee’s Parents’ League with numerous opportunities for getting involved and volunteering

Additional programs such as Afterschool Enrichment and Summer Camp are offered

three Little Gate students laughing