Music and Drama
Children explore rhythm, movement, and creative expression through hands-on music and drama. They learn fundamentals like melody and notation while building confidence through storytelling, puppetry, and simple performances.
The Gardner School of Warrenville
Well-Rounded Early Learning in Warrenville
A Warm, Connected Preschool for Growing Learners
At The Gardner School of Warrenville, children learn, play, and grow in a warm and nurturing environment designed to support both academic readiness and emotional well-being. Through a blend of teacher-guided instruction and child-led exploration, we offer a preschool experience that feels both welcoming and intentional for families across the Warrenville community. Conveniently located near DuPage County Highway 32 and Warrenville Road, our school serves families from Warrenville, Naperville, Lisle, Wheaton, and nearby neighborhoods.
A Blended Approach That Supports the Whole Child
Children explore early literacy, math, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills through Creative Curriculum, World of Wonders, Learning Without Tears, and Reggio-inspired activities. Our highly qualified teachers personalize learning, assess each child’s growth, and partner closely with families to ensure meaningful progress. Serving children ages 6 weeks through PreK, with summer camp available for school-age students, we provide families with a consistent and caring early learning partner throughout the childhood years. Bright classrooms, warm routines, and hands-on discovery help children build confidence, curiosity, and a lasting love for learning.
Location
Inside this School
Learning
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Our blended curriculum supports early academic skills, creativity, and social-emotional development. Teachers guide learning through purposeful play, structured routines, and activities that help children build confidence and prepare for the next stage of education.
Safety and Health
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Families feel secure through a clean, well-maintained environment and calm, predictable routines. Daily updates and photos help parents stay connected to their child’s progress and meaningful moments.
Community
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Warm teacher relationships, open communication, and daily check-ins help families feel supported and welcomed. Yearly family and community events strengthen bonds and create lasting connections. Situated near major roadways, our school is easy to reach for families commuting between Warrenville, Naperville, Lisle, and Wheaton. The convenient location helps simplify busy mornings and keeps daily routines smooth.
Environment and Design
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Bright classrooms, warm materials, and thoughtfully arranged learning areas create a calm and welcoming environment for young children. Two private outdoor playgrounds give students room to explore, move, and build confidence. Every part of the school is designed with care, offering families a space that feels safe, intentional, and inviting the moment they walk in.
Academically-Focused Programs
At The Gardner School, learning truly begins with care. Our infant classrooms provide a nurturing start built on a nationally recognized, research-based curriculum that supports early learning and development. With teachers who understand both the science and the soul of early education, babies grow in an environment that builds trust, curiosity, and confidence from the very beginning.
Toddlers are natural explorers, full of curiosity, movement, and new words waiting to bloom. At The Gardner School, our toddler classrooms nurture and celebrate this growing independence through play-based learning and intentional teaching. Each day builds confidence, language, and friendship in an environment that’s safe, structured, and full of joy. Our early childhood education program develops the whole child — encouraging physical coordination, emotional confidence, and early cognitive growth in every discovery.
Two-year-olds are bursting with curiosity and confidence. At The Gardner School, our classrooms encourage this new independence through hands-on learning, nurturing guidance, and joyful discovery. Teachers help children explore, experiment, and build social and self-help skills in a safe environment where learning and laughter go hand in hand. In this two-year-old early learning classroom, children begin to strengthen emotional regulation, independence, and empathy while exploring the world around them.
Preschoolers are natural problem-solvers and collaborators. At The Gardner School, our classrooms inspire curiosity, confidence, and creativity through hands-on learning and purposeful structure. Teachers guide children through new concepts in literacy, math, science, and art, helping them build independence, friendships, and a lifelong love of learning. Our preschool classrooms encourage critical thinking and pre-academic foundations that set the stage for kindergarten success.
Pre-K is a milestone year filled with confidence, curiosity, and preparation for what’s next. At The Gardner School, our teachers guide children through meaningful, play-based learning that builds academic readiness, social skills, and independence. With a curriculum designed around kindergarten preparation, students develop the focus, responsibility, and love of learning that will carry them into elementary school and beyond. Our Pre-K program helps children grow the attention, independence, and social skills they need to feel confident and ready for kindergarten.
Available at select Gardner School locations, our Private Kindergarten program offers a full day of meaningful, research-based learning in a small, supportive classroom setting. With nearly half the student-teacher ratio of most schools, children receive the personalized attention and enrichment that build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our private kindergarten program represents the culmination of early childhood education at TGS—balancing 21st-century learning skills with the heart of whole-child development.
Enrichment Classes
Sports
Active, structured classes help children build coordination, strength, and confidence. Through sports like soccer, basketball, gymnastics, and yoga, they practice teamwork, listening skills, and healthy movement habits.
Martial Arts
Martial arts introduce balance, discipline, and respectful movement in a safe, beginner-friendly format. Children learn basic stances and controlled motions that build focus, confidence, and body awareness.
Dance and Movement
Children build balance, coordination, and spatial awareness through beginner dance and creative movement. With simple steps, stretching, and expressive motion, they strengthen motor skills while growing confidence and joy in how their bodies move.
S.T.E.A.M.
Hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math experiences spark curiosity and critical thinking. Through simple experiments and creative projects, children explore how things work and discover the joy of learning.
Foreign Language
Through songs, games, and simple vocabulary, children are introduced to the basics of a second language to enable basic conversational skills. Lessons built around familiar themes make learning fun, natural, and age-appropriate.
Seasonal Experiences
Children participate in seasonal, multi-week, or pop-up enrichment classes that may include cooking, gardening, or exciting seasonal activities. These experiences offer fresh ways to learn, create, and discover.
School Leadership
Brynn Carrell
Executive School Director
Brynn Carrell
Executive School Director
Brynn finds her greatest joy in the relationships she’s built with children, families, and teachers at The Gardner School of Warrenville. She believes that trust and connection are the foundation of a thriving school community, and she works each day to ensure every family feels welcome and supported. Families and staff describe Brynn as warm, approachable, and deeply committed to creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong.
Brittany Zakerski
Assistant Director
Brittany Zakerski
Assistant Director
Brittany loves starting her mornings at The Gardner School of Warrenville with smiles, greetings, and quick moments of connection that set a positive tone for the day. She enjoys helping children feel excited to learn and families feel confident and cared for as they start their morning routines. Those small exchanges, filled with warmth and encouragement, remind her why these early moments matter so much.
Schedule a Tour
Please select a date and time that works best for you (tours are ~45 minutes). We recommend visiting in the morning between 9:30 – 11:30 am. Of course, we completely understand that is not always possible with families’ schedules and welcome families to join whenever is most convenient for you. If you aren’t ready to tour yet or these times below don’t work for your family, use the Contact Us button below, and we will coordinate a time together.
Contact Us
If you aren’t yet ready to schedule a tour or the available times do not work for your family, please click Contact Us to connect with someone from The Gardner School.