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1301 W. Madison St, Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60607
312-229-4299
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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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Chicago, IL
As always, we love TGS West Loop! Teachers have been amazing (we are currently feeling so lucky to have Ms. Denise and Mr. Sam -- they are true teachers who care about the growth (personally and academically) and well being of their kids). Floaters like Ms. Avery (who we also greatly appreciate for Spanish class), Ms. Paola, and Ms. Kendall are all wonderful. And the administration is rock solid - this is the best admin trio we've had in the 3 years we've been at TGS-WL. Many thanks to all! One thing to consider - I brought this up last time. Perhaps we can try a new food vendor? I know my kiddo, at minimum, is bored. Same food roughly every 2 weeks for 2.5 years. Options could be to either flex the menu, or try a new vendor.
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Chicago, IL
Love the wonderful teachers in particular Mrs Courtney. Great extracurricular classes and the pictures sent throughout the day. Meals might be improved a bit. Overall delighted
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Chicago, IL
Attentive staff and caring. Make you feel like they’re your own family that’s there for you and your little ones. Very thoughtful when it comes to keeping us in the loop
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Chicago, IL
Ms Erishon and Ms Sabrina are truly wonderful. They have made a noticeable difference in the lives of our son. They have also made a major difference for this collective group of kids. We are so grateful for their hard work.
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Chicago, IL
Ms Courtney is an excellent teacher and the director and assistant very caring. Liked the Halloween festivities Variety of enrichment courses.
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Chicago, IL
We absolutely love this school and our teachers! The new teachers from Sonnets seem to be a great addition to the staff and to have calmed the angst. One thing I'd look into -- a new food company. The menus are getting stale and I'm just not sure how healthy they are...
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Chicago, IL
The staff made us feel welcomed and confident that our baby was in caring, capable hands. The teachers are warm, patient, and truly attentive—always taking the time to greet our little one with smiles and gentle interaction. What I appreciate most is the level of communication. We receive daily updates, photos, and notes about naps, feedings, diaper changes, and milestones. It gives me peace of mind to know exactly how my baby’s day is going.
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Chicago, IL
We have had a wonderful experience at Gardner. I love that they have a rigorous curriculum and that I can see the learning development in my kids. The teachers are passionate and caring.
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Chicago, IL
Friendly, patient, and nurturing teachers that truly love the children! Love the academic focus of the school, variety of curriculum, and thoughtful ways in which family is incorporated via special events.
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Chicago, IL
The administrators are warm and inviting every day as we enter and exit the school, and know our children. But at the end of the day, it is because of the teachers that we stay. We extended our lease in the city to make sure our daughter had time with Ms. Denise, as we know their teacher/student relationship will make the world of difference in her educational and personal foundation. We love all of the teachers we know or have crossed paths with as well, and many of the new hires from Sonnets and otherwise have been great additions to the staff. We know our daughter is in amazing hands every day.
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Chicago, IL
We love receiving so many updates through the Brightwheel app, especially the photos. Its so reassuring to get photos and see our baby smiling in them. Additionally the staff is so friendly and we feel like they truly care about our daughter and family. I love that everyone knows one another and they greet all the children by name!
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Chicago, IL
We love TGS! Our little girls smiles as soon as we bring her into her classroom to her teachers. Could not recommend it more!
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Chicago, IL
The teachers are EXCELLENT and the reason we might delay moving. It is evident that the teachers care a lot about the kids in a genuine way. I'm sure it's very challenging at work, but they don't show it at all. Even teachers that don't directly teach my daughter know her and always say hi.
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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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