The Gardner School of Chicago - River North

We truly appreciate Ms. Emma for going the extra mile by opening her class early during the hectic morning hours to care for our baby. She always makes sure we leave our boy with a smile and the peace of mind that he will be well taken care of. Special thanks as well to Lexi and Yari — they are two of the most dedicated and hardworking young ladies we’ve met. We’re very grateful for the care and commitment this team shows every day!

My daughter started about a month ago and struggled with separation anxiety and adjusting to a new environment. Thanks to the patience and genuine care from Ms. Emma and Kalaya, she is settling in so well. She still has a little trouble at nap time, but the progress has been amazing — now she reaches for her teachers when we walk in instead of holding on to me. We’re so grateful for their kindness and support.

Miss Jessica and Miss Maria have been wonderful with our child and the whole environment at Gardner is very encouraging and friendly making us feel comfortable about our child's development

We’ve had such a wonderful experience at The Gardner School River North. From the initial tour, we knew immediately this was the best place for our child. Ms. Emma and Kalaya take such incredible care of our infant child every single day. They are patient, kind, and genuinely invested. As new parents we really appreciate the feedback they give us and how peaceful they make us feel.. It’s clear how much they love what they do and how much they truly care about the children in their classroom. We especially appreciate the updates throughout the day. Getting those little notes and photos gives us so much peace of mind & helps us feel connected to our child’s day. The entire staff creates such a warm and welcoming environment. We’re very grateful to be part of this community. Thanks for all yo do!

My son has been going to Gardner since he was 7months old and now he is 3. And he absolutely loves it. I am very grateful for all his wonderful teachers - Ms Emma, Sharee, Sabrina, Diorely, Ericka, Talia, Delores and Mr. Devin, who have been the best teachers to my son. As a mother, I feel at peace knowing that he is in good hands that not only take care of him but also teach him valuable skills and values. A Big Thank you to everyone at Gardner!

Gardner River North exceeded our expectations. You never want to leave your baby, but if both parents are returning to work it is inevitable. Miss CiCi and TGS River North have been incredible. She is the reason we feel good about daycare. Miss CiCi greets our son every day with a huge hug and makes him (and his mom) feel so at ease. From Day 1 she and all the floating teacher staff have been so friendly and loving. Miss Erinn always has a smile for us at the front desk and seems to know every family by name. We noticed new skills and increased strength in our 5-month-old almost immediately. It is so comforting to know he is being taken care of and loved during the day--and having fun! We debated several daycares and are very happy with our choice.