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The Gardner School of Naperville South

3040 Reflection Dr, Naperville, IL 605644.9· 92 reviews
licensed capacity
243
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$304

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About The Gardner School of Naperville South

The Gardner School of Naperville South is a licensed child care center in Naperville, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 243 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 Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entry

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to Kindergarten
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications 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
243 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: “7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to Kindergarten
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachReggio Emilia
CurriculumCreative Curriculum, World of Wonders, Learning Without Tears
EnrichmentSports enrichment courses
SafetyTwo-tiered secure entrances, Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity243 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Gardner School of Naperville South has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Will County has a median price of $304 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Will County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$304
Home daycare$187

Toddler

Center$282
Home daycare$184

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$182

School age

Center$58
Home daycare$40

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Gardner School of Naperville South

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
243 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#612282
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 Naperville South

Is The Gardner School of Naperville South licensed?

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

Does The Gardner School of Naperville South 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 Naperville South care for?

243, 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 Naperville South's hours?

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

How much does The Gardner School of Naperville South cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (630) 848-1122 to ask.

What is The Gardner School of Naperville South's phone number?

(630) 848-1122.

Where is The Gardner School of Naperville South?

3040 Reflection Dr, Naperville, IL 60564. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School at Naperville Crossings, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).