The Gardner School Of Warrenville

If it were possible to give The Gardner School of Naperville more than five stars, I would do so without hesitation. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this school. My son has attended The Gardner School since he was an infant. Choosing a school for an infant is incredibly nerve-wracking—you question everything: Are you making the right decision? Is this the right environment? Will your child receive the care, enrichment, and support they need to grow and thrive? From our very first walkthrough with the Executive Director Katelyn, I left knowing we had found the right “home” for our son. From his earliest days in the infant wing with Ms. Bri, through each classroom and developmental stage, and now with Ms. Ryleigh and Grace, most recently with Sydney and Destinee, every teacher he has encountered has been exceptional. The educators and staff are kind, compassionate, and intentional in their teaching, meeting each child exactly where they are while encouraging them to grow, learn, and excel at every step. The school as a whole is outstanding, but it is truly the teachers and staff who make it extraordinary. My son loves going to school every day and is excited about all that The Gardner School offers—from the strong foundational curriculum to the enriching programs available across all age groups. You will not be disappointed in choosing The Gardner School of Naperville. It has been one of the best decisions we have made for our son.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is our most honest review and the first time we’ve ever left a review for an institution. We visited many daycares, but this one truly stood out. It is clean, very well organized, with a young and caring team and many great activities. What we loved the most is that the entire staff, including the director, knows every child by name — that meant a lot to us. Communication with parents is excellent, photos are uploaded frequently, and the extra activities (sports, music, gymnastics) are a huge plus. For our family, this is a dream daycare. Highly recommend from the bottom of our hearts.

We enrolled our daughter at TGS after a terrible experience with another schools administration, teachers, and bullying in the area. Our daughter was hesitant at first to start a new school but Ms. Maricela and Ms. Sarah welcomed our daughter into their PreK room like she had been there all year long! In the 3 short months our daughter has been there we have watched her grow academically more then we had in the 10 months she was at her previous school. She loves her teachers and has learned to build trust in teachers again, something that was truly broken at her prior school. She has formed wonderful friendships with her classmates and She loves being greeted by Ms. Chrysa and Ms. Vanessa every morning and always talks about how awesome Ms. Kaitlyn (the director) decorates the school! You can see her eyes light up with happiness every day she walks down the halls. She tells us now she feels safe going to school and as parents that is truly something we can not put a price on. We value TGS tremendously and are so grateful for her teachers and all the staff at the school and the hard work they put into making sure all the kids feel welcome, safe and cared for and help them learn and grow to their maximum potential! Our only regret is not having enrolled her at TGS from the start!!

My son started at Gardner in July to integrate him into the two-year-program. His prior childcare experience was being cared for by my mother-in-law. I was looking for a school to socialize him, as well as help with learning and development and Gardner offers a great part-time program. Within two weeks of school, he already had improved on his listening skills, following direction as well as his speech improved. The teachers and aids have been great to work with and communicate constantly through out the day. The teachers are great for also helping to make your child comfortable and happy school. My son had separation anxiety which the teachers and aids did great finding ways to reduce his stress. We are five months in to the program and he is loving school. Sending my son to Gardner has been the best decision and investment I have made for my son and I highly recommend Gardner.

Update 5/20/25: enrolling our youngest child at TGS was an easy decision. The teachers and staff are truly exceptional! Our 14-month-old daughter lights up with joy every time she sees her favorite teachers, which says so much about the care and connection they provide. The school itself is always so clean, well-organized, and absolutely adorable—it creates such a warm, welcoming environment. I’m also incredibly grateful for the open and consistent communication throughout the day, which gives us so much peace of mind. We are so happy with our decision to enroll our son at The Gardner School! The teachers and staff do an amazing job to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the kids. They offer stellar curriculum at all age levels and enrichment classes like music, gymnastics, and Spanish. The facility is also very warm and inviting. I highly recommend TGS!