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3819 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
773-920-2485
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Chicago, IL
We were some of the first enrollees at the Gardner School on Ashland and worked with Katy, who was then the assistant director. We were thrilled with multiple things about that school and were excited to switch our second child under Katy's direction when she opened the North Center school. The things we love about BOTH Gardner schools were: 1. The security and safety of our child was clearly well looked to 2. The structure the children have been provided. While there was free play, there was so much more. Our kids bring home beautiful art and were able to participate in structured art and music classes, and more. 3. The staff. While we have never had a bad experience at daycare, it is clear that Gardner hires only the top tier staff to care for the kids in their care and we greatly appreciate it 4. Finally, the health protections that our oldest received during the height of Covid.Gardner was far more forthright and upfront, within the limits of what was allowable, with us regarding masking and cleaning policies and took the protection of our oldest extremely seriously at a time when we were very concerned about this. I mention this because I am certain there will be future pressures for the school to be more lax on some of its policies in this regard, but for us, this was a deciding factor in first choosing to send our oldest to Gardner. The relationships we built with the staff there kept us coming back with our second. THANK YOU for an exceptional daycare experience. Sincerely, [FIRST NAME REMOVED] and Sara [LAST NAME REMOVED] PS. I did not click the publicly share button simply because I am very concerned about the political climate right now and having #4 be associated with my name. I WOULD be comfortable with you sharing everything other than #4 publicly. I included #4 in the hopes it encourages Gardner to continue such strong health-based considerations in the future, but do not want this statement on social media. Please reach out to me if you wish to use the other 3 points, however. Happy to give permission to do so.
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Chicago, IL
Directors, staff, cleanliness, playscape/outside area, food options.
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Chicago, IL
Katie the director and Ms Mia the teachers for 3's
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Chicago, IL
We love The Gardner School North Center. It is very well organized, clean, and incredibly friendly and loving to the children and families.
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Chicago, IL
The teachers are great and the school itself is very clean. They communicate very well with parents throughout the day. My son seems to be happy when there which is a nice feeling for us.
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The director, Ms Katie. The cleanliness. The curriculum.
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I love that our daughter experiences lots of different enrichment activities in a great facility with wonderful teachers and staff!
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Katie is a fantastic director and runs a solid school. Teachers like miss mia and miss janey make the experience that much more special.
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Chicago, IL
The structure, open space in building, teaching curriculum, teacher dedication and parking lot for drop off.
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Chicago, IL
We are happy with the Gardner school and feel good leaving our daughter there for daycare. The team is friendly and kind.
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Chicago, IL
My boys are excited to go to school which suggests that it’s a happy environment for them!
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The Directors and teachers!
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Teachers and staff are supportive and collaborative and school leadership creates a community through events and special activities. The school facilities are new and well tended to with expansive indoor play areas (so important during Chicago winters). My children are excited to go to school each day and are engaged within their classrooms.
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Quality of the teachers and facilities is fantastic. It’s also very clear that Millie is learning everyday and is super happy to be at school each day. Her teachers are extremely kind and supportive!
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Chicago, IL
The Gardner School North Center is an amazing place to send your kids! We’ve had two kids in different classes since it opened, and we’ve always felt safe and welcome there. The teachers and staff really care about the kids, and they make sure everything is taken care of. We know our kids are getting the best possible care.
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