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500 W. Superior
Chicago, IL 60654
312-546-3183
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Chicago, IL
The teachers and staff are amazing. My son is always happy when we pick him up, and he learns so much. Thanks!
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Chicago, Illinois
Overall, it's been a good experience for my girl, and that's the only thing that matters. I think one thing that needs to be reinforced in younger daycare classes is that the first time a teacher interacts with a parent about their child, it should be for a positive reason. Every teacher should go out of their way to have positive interactions that build trust before ever coming to them about an incident or an issue. This was not my experience in the transition class or in the 1-2's class which I had other issues with. Almost immediately, I heard about biting or "not listening" ... and this is about a literal baby. Teachers should never, ever even joke about kids being "bad" or being "in trouble" for kids under 2. I had a lot of issues with that and was in constant communication with the previous school president. I am also surprised at how little proactive communication happens with parents. As a parent you have to go out of your way to ask questions about the schedule, their days, how they're doing. I never had an official parent/teacher check in her last class at all. The ones I have had at the school are very fast/casual and appear to have no standardized structure. I think there should be written reports to parents quarterly if possible... kids are constantly moving out of or into classes and their environments are changing a lot. A one-page written update every few months doesn't seem unreasonable to me.
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Chicago, IL
The teachers are very nurturing and invested in the kids’ development. Also, the Director of the School (Ms. Brittany) and Assistant Director (Ms. Megan) are responsive, personable, and work to ensure that parents and students have a positive experience. I also appreciate seeing their smiling faces at pickup and drop off, as I feel they are always accessible, if needed. My son has thrived at the school, and I would highly recommend it.
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Chicago, IL
I love how my daughter has developed her listening and comprehension skills, which are the foundation of all learning. She is growing up with strong values, surrounded by love, and developing into a kind and thoughtful little girl.
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Chicago, IL
The teachers were wonderful and made our son feel so loved, understood, and included! The thing we will miss the most about Chicago will be the Gardner School in River North!
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I like that it is a nice, safe environment.
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Chicago, IL
My son is always happy to go to school. He loves the teachers and he’s learned so much! He has so many social skills too.
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Chicago, IL
We are very happy with our experience at The Gardner School, (River North). Christian absolutely loves it, and that says everything to us as parents. The teachers are super nice, caring, and attentive. The entire staff is always cheerful, kind, and very professional. We truly feel that Christian is in a safe, loving, and positive environment where he can learn and grow. We highly recommend this school!
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Chicago, IL
Since my daughter has started the day care she has developed her creativity 100% she try to create new thing with her hands . Also I love when she returns from the school very happy . All teacher make her feel home . Thanks
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Chicago, Illinois
The best!
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Chicago, IL
Hours & Staffing Daily schedule from 7am - 6pm Remains open even on Chicago Public School snow days, which is very helpful for working parents who still need to go into the office. Consistently well-staffed in the infant room, which provides reassurance and continuity of care.
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Chicago, IL
Communication, transparency, safety, warmth, and connectivity are all 100/10. We love TGS and its directors + teachers!
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Chicago, IL
Excellent teachers and staff. Very communicative and effective
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Chicago, Illinois
We love the teachers and the vibrant classrooms! The playscape is great and we love that the kids go to the park, especially in the summer. The attitude is laid back but also very focused on the children's growth and learning. All the children seem to be smiling! Our child learns something new every single day and she has grown so much at Gardner!
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Chicago, IL
The personal connection each teacher and caretaker. The curriculum is great and we feel that our son is learning so much.
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Chicago, IL
Our daughter has been at TGS River north since she was 5 months old, and we couldn’t be happier with the care she receives. The staff are always friendly, responsive, and truly invested in helping her grow with great habits and learning happily. She’s made wonderful friends she looks forward to seeing every day, and the program design keeps her engaged and learning. We also appreciate the enriched meal options and the variety of fun enrichment activities—she’s never bored!
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Chicago, IL
Safety, friendliness of staff, people seem genuinely happy to work there..feels like a family
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Chicago, IL
I appreciate the trust I have in the teachers and staff. That my son is safe, learning, developing, and having fun with the other babies/kids. I love that my son is happy when I drop him off and just as happy when I pick him up. Daycare can be challenging for new parents and TGS has been a wonderful experience for our family!
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Chicago, Illinois
Everything, the staff us incredible, families amazing and we wouldnt want to go elsewhere
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Chicago, IL
I love the teachers! they are so thoughtful and have helped so much with the transition to daycare.
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