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The Gardner School of Lincoln Park

2850 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 606574.5· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
194
open each week
5 days

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About The Gardner School of Lincoln Park

The Gardner School of Lincoln Park is a licensed child care center in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 194 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with 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: infants through Pre-K
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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
194 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through Pre-K
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentBeSmart Computers, Sports, Spanish, Music, Karate, Technology
StaffCaring and highly-qualified teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (parent communications app (name not stated))
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity194 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Gardner School of Lincoln Park has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Gardner School of Lincoln Park

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
194 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#545410
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 Lincoln Park

Is The Gardner School of Lincoln Park licensed?

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

Does The Gardner School of Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park care for?

194, 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 Lincoln Park's hours?

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

How much does The Gardner School of Lincoln Park cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (773) 661-0232 to ask.

What is The Gardner School of Lincoln Park's phone number?

(773) 661-0232.

Where is The Gardner School of Lincoln Park?

2850 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Seeds Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license).