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1301 W. Madison St, Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60607
312-229-4299
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Chicago, IL
Teachers are friendly and seem experienced in child care. Check in/out process is secure.
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Chicago, IL
The staff is very friendly, everyone knows our child and greets her by name, even the teachers from other classrooms. She is growing and learning every day and enjoys going to school.
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My child has been with Gardner since he was an infant and the care and attention he received at Gardner has been amazing. He has so much fun with his friends and teachers at school while learning so much. We are constantly amazed at the growth he shows week over week, day by day and we credit that to the teachers for making such a fun and engaging classroom environment.
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Chicago, IL
TGS West Loop has such a warm and welcoming environment, mostly due to the great staff members. Also, I’m consistently surprised by how much my daughter learns despite only being in the 2s classroom!
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Chicago, IL
Great teachers and safe environment
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Chicago, IL
We love it! Miss Jateya and Miss Ashanti are the best. Archie always has a blast and the activities are awesome. As a first time Mom, I’ve never felt more secure dropping my child off! He loves it!
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We love TGS West Loop! The one thing I’d love to raise again is the possibility of bringing in a new food vendor. I think the kids are getting tired of the same meals after three-plus years, and the food isn’t always the healthiest, most nutritious, or particularly tasty. My kiddo is a great eater who enjoys a wide variety of foods and flavors, but lately she’s been skipping meals or barely eating, then coming home from school “hangry.” I’d love to see some fresh, healthy, and more flavorful options introduced, along with greater variety and rotation of meals so the kids aren’t eating the same things week after week.
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Great communication from teachers and lots of activities to keep my toddler entertained!
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Chicago, IL
All staff very warm and accommodating. Ms Courtney our child's teacher for 1year is amazing
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Chicago, IL
My son had an exceptional experience with Ms Erishon and Ms Sabrina. He learned so much and was deeply cared for. They were the best teachers I could have hoped for and we are unbelievably grateful for them. He is also loving Ms. Courtney and Ms. Shai’s class so far. The transition was seamless and I can tell he is in great hands for this upcoming year.
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Chicago, IL
The Gardner School has a very well planned curriculum and supporting enhancement lessons. My kid was able to learn counting, letters, sight words, skip counting, some Spanish, some violin playing, sports and participate fun activities with guests. The family events enabled us to connect with my kids progress and share invaluable experiences. Both the teachers and management team are experts of their area, always welcoming and listening. Handling different phases of childhood with positive enforcement. My kid has learned how to act on various scenarios, how to communicate his feelings and interactions. Our experience with this school was quite positive. We felt like everyone tried their best to provide the best results. We would definitely register our kid again if we had another one.
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Chicago, IL
I still walk into TGS West Loop and know that we picked the right daycare for our daughter. The genuine care that the teachers and staff have for our kiddos is so noticed and appreciated. Ms. Denise and Mr. Sam have been the most amazing teachers, confidence boosters, and cheerleaders this past year -- they love what they do, they love the kids, and they are a true extension of our family. This will come as no surprise - one suggestion I'd offer is to consider refreshing the lunch and snack menu, whether that's through new menu options or exploring a new organic food vendor. After years of the same two-week rotation, even my daughter, who is generally a good eater, has started skipping many of her lunches, particularly on days when the meal isn't a favorite. I'd also love to see more fresh fruits and vegetables in place of canned options whenever possible, and some sort of protein offered at every meal/snack. A little more variety and freshness could go a long way, and I hope you'll consider it.
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Chicago, IL
The staff is very involved with the children. Caring and solicitous. My grandaughter very much enjoyed her year there. Highly recommend. Excellent learning
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Chicago, Illinois
Caring teachers, fun environment with lots of spaces to play and explore. Lots of outside time and walks.
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Chicago, IL
The Toddler Room that our son was in was so exceptional! Ms. Eboni was meticulously organized and Ms. Ivory and Ms. Adela were so enthusiastic and passionate and caring for our son. The levels of communication, the pictures we got and the activities that the kids did were all superb. Outside of the classroom, we found the school to be so easy to deal with and very helpful with any enquiries we had. We eventually left the school due to having a far cheaper option (due to a staff discount) and even that was a difficult decision despite saving hundreds of dollars a month!
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Chicago, IL
All of the staff are incredibly kind & thoughtful from folks at the front desk to all of the teachers. It feels not only reassuring and safe as a baseline, but the experience feels very personal. I have an immense amount of trust my daughter is well cared for, but also given an experience that is beneficial to her development. Thank you guys so much!
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Chicago, IL
What I love most about the school is the caring and dedicated teachers, especially Ms. Sabrina and Ms. E, who make such a positive impact every day. I also really appreciate all the thoughtful community activities the school organizes—from Mother's Day celebrations and the Ice Cream Social to the events at Soul City Church. Those special moments help create a welcoming environment and make families feel truly connected.
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Chicago, IL
How clean it was and the teachers were amazing. Shout out to Ms JaTaya and Ms Shanti
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Chicago, IL
Loved our time at Gardner West Loop. Incredibly professional, caring, and dedicated to safety. It felt like a true community and I loved how it felt like everyone on the staff knew my daughter even if they hadn't directly taught her. The only thing we found challenging was the high teacher turnover in some of the younger classrooms, but overall we had a great experience and felt like our daughter grew so much and was well cared for.
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Professional staff and great teachers
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