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The Gardner School of North Center

3819 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 606185.0· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
146
open each week
5 days

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About The Gardner School of North Center

The Gardner School of North Center is a licensed child care center in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 146 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 and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. 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 providedSTEM / STEAM

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
146 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
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentSports, music, arts, computers, foreign language
StaffHighly qualified lead preschool teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided
Licensed capacity146 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Gardner School of North Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Gardner School of North Center

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
146 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#630020
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 North Center

Is The Gardner School of North Center licensed?

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

Does The Gardner School of North Center 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 North Center care for?

146, 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 North Center's hours?

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

How much does The Gardner School of North Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (773) 920-2485 to ask.

What is The Gardner School of North Center's phone number?

(773) 920-2485.

Where is The Gardner School of North Center?

3819 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Giants Early Learning NC, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license).