1 / 5THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF NORTH CENTER
License issued (IL)3819 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618
DCC in City Of Chicago County, Illinois
- Hours
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 146 children
The public record
- License number
- 630020
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 146 children
- Address
- 3819 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618
- County
- City Of Chicago County
- Phone
- +17739202485
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
What Illinois licensed
Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF NORTH CENTER is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.
- Day care, ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 146 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 15 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star15
- 4 star0
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- 2 star0
- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
Our family is new to TGS North Center and has already had a great experience. The whole team is welcoming, professional, and extremely organized/communicative. Even walking though the lobby in the morning is a positive experience. Our 2 year old loves her teachers, Ms Candace and Ms Jayna. Their classroom is such a happy place for this age group. They’re organized and structured yet provide the kids with a huge variety of fun learning activities. We appreciate the regular updates throughout the day and love seeing how the kids are so engaged. Highly recommend!
Meagan GoesFeb 20, 2026Love TGS-NC! We transferred our son here after a rough start somewhere else. Gardner was so welcoming! Ms Mia was his first teacher and she was so nurturing and transitioned our son seamlessly. He is currently in Ms Brenda‘s class and still thriving! We love getting all of the daily updates, art projects, and stories about his busy days. This location is bright and cheerful! Will always be grateful for our experience here!
Kerry MiddletonFeb 19, 2026Gardner is fantastic! Staff like Ms.Leilani genuinely care for the students and their growth and well-being. She made the transition for our child from nanny to daycare so much easier than we expected and we could not ask for a better community!
Srini SrikumarFeb 18, 2026We have had such a wonderful experience at The Gardner School - North Center. From the very beginning, it has been clear how loving and nurturing the environment is. My son truly feels safe, supported, and excited to go to school each day, which means everything to us as parents. Ms. Estrella and Ms. Pouravi are absolutely incredible teachers. They are warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s growth. They take the time to understand my son’s personality and they create a classroom environment that balances structure, creativity, and fun. We’ve been so impressed not only with the care he receives, but also with how educational and enriching the program is. He is constantly learning new skills academically, socially, and emotionally and we’ve seen such positive growth in his confidence and curiosity. We are truly grateful for the loving community at The Gardner School and feel so lucky to have Ms. Estrella and Ms. Pouravi guiding our son during these important early years.
Christine JankelowFeb 18, 2026Firstly, the building and entire property are brand new — meticulously clean, modern, and absolutely beautiful! Secondly, the staff (the Directors, Ms. Lorena and Ms. Bella) and the teachers are incredibly warm and welcoming. The teachers — especially Ms. Mia — along with their aides, are so accommodating and loving with our son, Zayn. Our son wears an AFO foot-stabilizing brace, and the teachers handle it with such care and attentiveness, whether it’s during bathroom breaks or nap time. Their support and understanding mean so much to us. Thirdly, I really appreciate how they actively encourage independence and inclusion among all the kids. It’s wonderful to see Zayn growing more confident and engaged every day.
Nilofar HashmyNov 11, 2025friendly and attentive staff. management is friendly, communicative and receptive to feedback. nice new facility with lots of indoor and outdoor space.
Ryan ParkJul 29, 2025
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF NORTH CENTER
Is THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF NORTH CENTER a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF NORTH CENTER holds Illinois licence 630020, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in City Of Chicago County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF NORTH CENTER accept?
- Illinois licenses THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF NORTH CENTER for children 6 weeks to 5 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 146. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF NORTH CENTER?
- The licence record lists English. That is what the provider reported to the state, not a guarantee that a speaker is on site at every hour.
Does this page show inspection results for THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF NORTH CENTER?
- No. Illinois publishes monitoring and licensing reports going back to 2010 through Sunshine at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. Those reports are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF NORTH CENTER's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the monitoring record.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Family Services. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services provider record, published through DCFS Sunshine, licence 630020. Monitoring reports back to 2010 are published there and are not included on this page.
- Context. Our explainer on how Illinois daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Illinois child care assistance.
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