The Gardner School of Chicago - Lincoln Park
140 Reviews
Recent Reviews:
August 13, 2025
R.S.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Loved the in-room teachers! Both the main heads as well as the floaters were so kinda, thoughtful and helpful with our son! While so hard to leave your child with someone else, it was great to see the pictures every day, the different engagement games done with the kids made me feel so much better about leaving my child :)
July 23, 2025
E.H.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
July 23, 2025
N.W.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
The teachers - we had especially great experiences with Yalixa, Mariela, Jamie, and Kirsten - were incredibly kind, patient, attentive, and full of energy. I also found that there was good communication about school activities, and that the operations were professional and consistent. Alberta always seemed happy being dropped off, which was reassuring for us. I also found the enrichments to be a nice perk that Alberta enjoyed, at a reasonable cost. The gymnastics and music teachers were great! Overall, we found the teachers and staff to be really welcoming and supportive of our daughter.
July 16, 2025
K.L.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
July 8, 2025
E.R.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
June 10, 2025
P.R.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
My kiddos are doing so much better after a few months, and we are all loving our new daycare. While the transition was harder than I anticipated, I am so glad we made the switch to Gardner. There is clear, effective, and consistent communication. We love the structure Gardner provides and the mix of play/education we were hoping for at this early age. Our kids are loving the summer activities as well, and our son couldn't wait for his first water day today! Thank you for your patience with us during the transition!
March 26, 2025
Gemma Miller
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
March 19, 2025
K.S.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
the teachers are amazing! they all know my children's names and make the school seem like a community. the pictures and updates throughout the day are amazing. the curriculums as they get older have blown us away! miss Kendra's class activities and updates everyday are above and beyond. I do worry about teacher burnout as they have been understaffed for so long and many don't get their full breaks. my ask would be to prioritize hiring so good teachers don't leave. looking forward to seeing Ashley's new impact too
March 8, 2025
R.V.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
February 18, 2025
J.K.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
February 14, 2025
E.R.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
February 11, 2025
F.W.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
There is no doubt the teachers in my child's classroom are invested in my child's wellbeing. They serve as a partner to my family as we navigated food allergies, sleep schedules and illnesses. I feel comfortable and at ease dropping off my child knowing they are in good hands and enjoy their time at school.
January 28, 2025
S.S.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Starting our son in daycare at one and a half years old was nerve wracking (for both of us) but within two weeks he had completely settled in. The teachers in our toddler class have been so welcoming and attentive and the communication has been such a comfort for us. He now loves going to school everyday and we are so grateful to the Gardner school and his teachers for making this experience so positive and fun. Thank you!
January 28, 2025
Luis Sanchez
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
January 25, 2025
R.K.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL