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3819 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
773-920-2485
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Chicago, IL
The location, facility, teachers, schedule flexibility, and general culture of the school have all contributed to a positive experience for us and our child.
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Chicago, IL
Convenient location to my neighborhood, sense of community amongst parents, and wonderful teachers. Shout out to Ms. Ais! She is amazing!
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Chicago, IL
Amazing staff.
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Chicago, IL
All of the teachers and staff members have been so incrediblly warm and welcoming. It is clear they take so much pride in their students and helping them learn. Through every transition, we have felt supported and had clear communication to know what to expect. Our experience with Gardner has been amazing not only for our son, but also for us as parents.
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Chicago, IL
Our daughter’s daycare is seriously amazing, and we honestly can’t recommend it enough. The staff is the absolute heart of the place—they are so incredibly warm, patient, and genuinely care about every single kid. They didn't just watch our daughter; they really took the time to understand her unique personality, which made drop-offs a breeze and built up her confidence so much. Plus, their curriculum is a perfect mix of fun and learning. She’s constantly doing cool sensory activities, music, and group projects that have helped her vocabulary and problem-solving skills skyrocket, all while just having a blast playing. Another huge standout is how great they are with bringing in outside assistance. If a child needs a little extra boost from a speech or occupational therapist, the school works hand-in-hand with those specialists and brings those recommendations right into the daily classroom routine. It is such a relief to have a team that takes a whole-child approach like that. Between the awesome teachers, the engaging activities, and that extra layer of support, it really is the gold standard for childcare. We are so grateful she gets to grow up in such a loving, stimulating space!
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Chicago, IL
I love the teachers, the friendly staff and that it feels safe. I know my son is well cared for. They have so many interactive activities and crafts, as well as extra opportunities.
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Chicago, IL
It's a great and clean environment for our little guy!
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Chicago, IL
They are incredibly attentive and our son is thriving in their program.
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Chicago, IL
It’s great experience with professional and passionate teaching and caring teachers.
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Chicago, IL
Kind people and everyone always has a smile on their face. We truly felt so grateful of well our son was taken care of
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Chicago, IL
We really liked the staff and community.
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Chicago, IL
I cannot stress this enough — my family and I have had such a wonderful experience at the North Center location! We transitioned from the River North location to North Center about a year ago, and it was not only a seamless transition for our child, but for us as parents as well. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed, supported, and confident that we had made the right decision. The staff is truly amazing — hands down some of the best teachers and administration we have come across. Miss Lorena and Miss Bella did a phenomenal job welcoming us and making sure our child felt safe, comfortable, and welcomed from day one. Miss Brenda and Miss Jasmin have also been absolutely wonderful — so incredibly sweet, helpful, and always willing to go above and beyond. It is such a comfort as a parent to know that your child is in a place where they are genuinely cared for, supported, and loved. We are so grateful for the entire North Center team and could not recommend them more highly!
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Chicago, IL
The communication has been great and we love how caring the teachers are. Our kids have so much fun and are learning lots. We also like the amount of outdoor/playscape time that allows for gross motor development.
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Chicago, IL
All of the staff are WONDERFUL and went out of their way, above and beyond, to make my child feel loved and safe and make learning fun.
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Chicago, IL
The facility is clean and really supportive for ages 2-5. The staff is thorough, consistent, and helpful. They are always on top of all details and communicate the best as compared to two other Gardner locations we have been too. We are just here for camp this summer but this location has been so much better than previous which was Lincoln Park and Ravenswood. Kudos to the staff and administration for making it a really great experience.
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Chicago, IL
I value the sense of community at Gardner School North Center. I also value the sense of safety provided by the building and teachers. I never worry after dropping my child off. She's getting active play, socialization, good food and attention from caring staff every day. I am grateful to have Gardner School so close - and my kid enjoys going into the school every day. The place is clean and staff is communicative via the Brightwheel app.
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Chicago, IL
The staff was so caring and kind, they were incredibly responsive and we couldn’t be happier with our TGS experience!
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Chicago, IL
We have been so happy with the Gardner School North Center! Our daughter had Ms. Kristine and Ms. Jasmin for most of this year and she adores them. They are such thoughtful caretakers and we (as parents) have learned a lot from them. We have also had the pleasure of meeting the other teachers on the infant floor and they are all wonderful. The facilities are always clean and tidy, and they are great about logging meals and activities throughout the day. Also, once my daughter started solids, she started getting the provided lunches and the menus are amazing! We love the school and the administrators.
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Chicago, IL
From the moment we toured The Gardner School, we knew that this was the place for our infant daughter. The space was clean, bright, and colorful. The directors greeted each child by name as they entered and left. The teachers were warm, welcoming, communicative, and trustworthy. Our daughter thrived in The Gardner School’s care and if it weren’t for a move, she would still be enrolled.
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Chicago, IL
Friendly staff, clean facilities
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