The Gardner School of Naperville North is a preschool and early childhood centre serving infants through pre-kindergarten, and it also offers school-age before-and-after care and summer programming for families in the Naperville area.
The Gardner School of Naperville North provides early education and care for children from infancy through Pre-K, with additional school-age before-and-after care and seasonal summer programming. The school serves families from Naperville and surrounding communities and presents classrooms and learning spaces designed for young children.
Instruction uses a blend of research-based curricula and practices, including the Creative Curriculum, World of Wonders (WOW), Learning Without Tears, and elements of the Reggio Emilia approach. Classrooms combine teacher-directed lessons, structured play, and child-directed activities, with learning centers and enrichment classes that include subjects such as music, movement, foreign language, and STEAM-focused experiences.
On-site amenities include indoor and outdoor play areas, a Kids’ Café for meals, and dedicated enrichment spaces. Staff undergo background screening and ongoing training; CPR and first-aid training are part of staff preparation. Daily communication with families is supported through a parent communications app and regular assessments, conferences, and updates.
A program focused on individualized schedules and nurturing interactions, with features such as personalized crib spaces, feeding and diapering plans, American Sign Language integration, and activities like Itsy, Bitsy Yoga.
A toddler curriculum that emphasizes language development, socialization, and exploration through learning centers, songs, and age-appropriate activities.
A two-year-old program that uses the Creative Curriculum and learning centers to support social skills, self-help abilities, and early academic development, with guidance on milestones such as potty training.
A preschool program that introduces more structured routines and academic concepts through thematic learning centers, classroom roles, and enrichment classes to build independence and early literacy skills.
A pre-kindergarten program focused on kindergarten readiness using tailored lessons, learning centers, and enrichment courses; students use tools such as KITE binders and participate in assessments to track progress.
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Before- and after-school care for school-age children that provides supervised activities and care during the academic year.
Seasonal summer programming for toddlers through Pre-K that combines play-based learning, STEAM activities, outdoor play, water play days, and project-based themes.
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