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The Gardner School of Chicago- West Loop

1301 W Madison St Ste 100, Chicago, IL 606074.6· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
178
open each week
5 days

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About The Gardner School of Chicago- West Loop

The Gardner School of Chicago- West Loop is a licensed child care center in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 178 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks old through 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
178 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks old through 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentSports, music and arts, computers, foreign language
StaffFour-year degreed lead preschool teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided
Parent updatesParent app (parent communications app)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity178 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Gardner School of Chicago- West Loop has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Gardner School of Chicago- West Loop

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
178 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#522250
See the state's record

Inspections

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Illinois publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Illinois Department of Early Childhood on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Gardner School of Chicago- West Loop

Is The Gardner School of Chicago- West Loop licensed?

Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

Does The Gardner School of Chicago- West Loop have inspection violations?

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can The Gardner School of Chicago- West Loop care for?

178, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are The Gardner School of Chicago- West Loop's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Gardner School of Chicago- West Loop cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (312) 229-4299 to ask.

What is The Gardner School of Chicago- West Loop's phone number?

(312) 229-4299.

Where is The Gardner School of Chicago- West Loop?

1301 W Madison St Ste 100, Chicago, IL 60607. The nearest other daycare we list is L & L Academy and Preschool WL, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license).