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1301 W. Madison St, Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60607
312-229-4299
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Chicago, IL
The staff and all of the teachers really care about the kids. Its the little things like saying hi and bye at the end of each day and them knowing all the kids names. I also love all the updates I get through the brightwheel app, seeing the photos of my daughter playing and smiling with the other kids really puts me at ease that she is enjoying herself at school.
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Chicago, Illinois
We love the staff! We have been so fortunate to have been part of the TGS West Loop community over the last 5 years, and the teachers have been so caring and wonderful. My youngest is in the toddler class and he ADORES his teachers and is excited to see them every morning!
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Chicago, IL
The amazing staff! We fell in love with the teachers, they were all wonderful.
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Chicago, IL
The school seems safe and clean. My child likes her teachers and classmates and i can tell that she’s being motivated to learn.
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Chicago, IL
Wonderful learning environment. Our child has been there since he was 8 months old and we couldn’t ask for a better experience. We will miss the amazing faculty and families that we grew to love over the years.
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Chicago, IL
The teachers were really focused on the overall development of the kids personal skills. The director was very responsive. I think the preK class prepared my kids well for kindergarten.
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Chicago, IL
Love the staff and attention they gave my daughter. Great hours and lovely experience
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Chicago, IL
Teachers, environment
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Chicago, IL
I appreciate the thought and care of the teachers and staff at Gardner. I also appreciate The flexibility and creativity in working with each student.
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Chicago, IL
Kim and Martin were exceptional teachers. We've moved away from Chicago but our daughter still talks about them regularly. I am sure they [FIRST NAME REMOVED] do great things in their careers, and the ability to have them work with our child at Gardner was a special opportunity. Kim has changed how our daughter sees the world and how she approaches learning - what a gift.
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Chicago, IL
We were at the Gardner School (West Loop) for four years, staring at age 2 and ending at approximately age 6. Our son started in the midst of COVID, when everything was topsy-turvy to say the least. In short time we found Gardner and, most importantly, its teachers and administrators to be just what we needed. The balance between educational and fun-time activities was just what we needed. Over these four years we saw significant growth in our child's social skills as well as with respect to his language, mathematics and general education. We highly recommend the Gardner School for anyone looking for a well-balanced experience for their child.
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Chicago, IL
Gardner was great to our child and she felt at home right away. We were sad to move out of the area because of the great time she had a school with the other kids.
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Chicago, IL
We are beyond grateful to the incredible staff at TGS for their unwavering care, compassion, and love for our daughter. Like many parents, we shed tears on her first day of drop-off, but we found ourselves crying just as much on her last day before our move. The bonds she formed with her teachers were truly special, and it was a joy to watch her grow and thrive in such a nurturing environment. Our only regret is not having more time at TGS—it will always hold a special place in our hearts.
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Chicago, IL
Wonderful and engaging teachers
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Chicago, IL
We LOVE TGS WestLoop Location. The teachers in my daughters class are AMAZING and they give me such a peace of mind. She beams every morning when she sees a teachers and I know she has the best time everyday! This place is the absolute best. I truly truly appreciate everyone who works here.
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Chicago, IL
We've had such a wonderful experience at Gardner! The children are learning so much and they keep them so engaged. I feel like I'm leaving them in great hands every day.
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Chicago, IL
We love The Gardner School! Every single employee we've encountered has been friendly, warm and kind. Our daughter loves coming to "school" each day and has so much fun. We feel lucky to have found TGS!
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Chicago, IL
We had the most amazing experience having our daughters enrolled at Gardner West Loop for summer camp and preschool. The program was the perfect setting to educate the girls in the most fun and nurturing way. The environment was very positive and the teachers were so professional yet personable. We will miss seeing the staff here that helped launch our educational journey. Mrs Cornesha, Mrs Gwen, Mrs Nina and Mrs Ann were so awesome! Thank you
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Chicago, IL
Compared to other daycares we've attended we've loved the community feeling that Gardner creates. The admins genuinely care about the children and know them and teachers across the building seem to know my kid as well. All the parents are friendly and warm and it just feels happy in there. We've also appreciated the dedication to safety - from the building structure itself having a lobby and double locks to the diligence when going to the park - we've never had to worry. The only challenge we experienced so far was high turnover in the toddler classrooms, but it seemed like a difficult staffing situation and my child seemed to be happy throughout.
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Chicago, IL
My child is learning so much! He loves his teachers and loves his daily schedule. He gets plenty of play time and has friends. His soiled clothes always come home and the school is very flexible with accommodating therapists, drop-off and pick up time.
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