1 / 4THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF RIVER NORTH
Pending renewal application (RN)500 W SUPERIOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654
DCC in City Of Chicago County, Illinois
- Hours
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 187 children
The public record
- License number
- 591434
- License status
- Pending renewal application (RN)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 187 children
- Address
- 500 W SUPERIOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654
- County
- City Of Chicago County
- Phone
- +13125463183
- 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 RIVER NORTH 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 8 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 187 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 4.9 average comes from 27 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star26
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
We are very happy with our experience at The Gardner School (River North). Christian absolutely loves it, and that says everything to us as parents. The teachers are super nice, caring, and attentive. The entire staff is always cheerful, kind, and very professional. We truly feel that Christian is in a safe, loving, and positive environment where he can learn and grow. We highly recommend this school!
Luisa MielesApr 28, 2026We 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!
CCO CFeb 28, 2026Miss 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
Martin RoguljaFeb 13, 2026We’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!
Marlene PeraltaFeb 13, 2026My 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!
Rupali KaleSep 15, 2025Gardner 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.
Helen RyanApr 6, 2025
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF RIVER NORTH
Is THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF RIVER NORTH a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF RIVER NORTH holds Illinois licence 591434, listed as "Pending renewal application (RN)" 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 RIVER NORTH accept?
- Illinois licenses THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF RIVER NORTH for children 6 weeks to 8 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 187. 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 RIVER NORTH?
- 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 RIVER NORTH?
- 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 RIVER NORTH'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 591434. 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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