Fitness & Recreation Center · Barrington, IL
3s AND PRE-K CLASSROOMS 3s Preschool (Tu/Th): 3 years old by 9/1/25 The emphasis in this class is providing children with a wide variety of learning experiences in various domains. It is a play based program with a curriculum that includes hands-on experiences that incorporate the interests of the children. Every day is structured to give each child many opportunities to learn. Students must be fully potty-trained and be able to use the bathroom INDEPENDENTLY by the first day of class. No pull-ups. If you need additional care you can register for Lunch Bunch which extends the day until 12:30pm or the Extended Day program which extends the day until 2:00pm. If you would like to add a third day of school please check out our Explorer Series that runs on Fridays from 9:00 11:30am and also has the option of Lunch Bunch and/or Extended Day. (Min/Max: 8/16). Pre-K Preschool (3-day M/W/F or 4-day M-Th option): 4 years old by 9/1/25 This class is perfect for children who will be attending kindergarten in the 2026 2027 school year and are ready for a three or four day program. The Pre-K curriculum has been developed to meet the specific skills needed to prepare a child for kindergarten. This program includes readiness in reading (Jolly Phonics Program), literature, writing, math, science, social science, art, music, gross and fine motor skills and social/emotional readiness. One of our main goals is to foster childrens creativity, originality and imagination. The classroom is a playful and creative environment where children can use their literacy, cognitive and mathematical skills throughout their daily activities. We offer both a 3-day or 4-day programs based on the needs of your student and family. Students must be fully potty-trained and be able to use the bathroom INDEPENDENTLY by the first day of class. No pull-ups. If you need additional care you can register for Lunch Bunch which extends the day until 12:30pm or the Extended Day program which extends the day until 2:00pm. If you register for the 4-day a week class, but would like 5-days a week then please check out our Explorer Series that runs on Fridays from 9:00 11:30am and also has the option of Lunch Bunch and/or Extended Day. It is instructed by the same teachers as the Pre-K 4-day a week class. (Min/Max: 8/18). TOURS/CONTACT INFO: If you would like to schedule a tour or for more information please contact Kim Sweeney at ksweeney@barringtonparkdistrict.org or visit www.barringtonparkdistrict.org/preschool. REGISTRATION/FEES/MISC: DATES: Current Families: Starts on January 8, 2025 New Families: Starts onlin eon February 3, 2025 at 9:00am. Open enrollment will be available throughout the year as space permits. All Preschool classes will appear "unavailable" online until registration opens on 2/3/25 at 9:00am. HOW TO REGISTER: You can register online (see below) or download a Preschool EFT Registration Form off our website at www.barringtonparkdistrict.org/preschool under the "downloads" box and email it to ksweeney@barringtonparkdistrict.org. Priority registration for current families must all be completed by submitting a Preschool EFT registration form. TUITION: tuition for all classrooms is charged monthly via auto payment on a credit card, starting 9/10/25 5/10/26. Tuition is based on the total number of school days/cost of the program and divided into 9 equal payments. REGISTRATION FEE: a $65 non-refundable registration fee per child is due upon registration. Registration fees are charged per child, per class. CANCELATION POLICY: All cancelations are due by 7/15/25 or you are charged the first month's tuition. Registration fees ($65) is non-refundable. CALENDAR: the Preschool follows the Barrington School District 220 calendar, starting in September and ending in mid-May. See dates in chart below. There is no class when District 220 is scheduled off. All participants must be fully potty-trained and be able to independently use the bathroom before the first day of school. No pull-ups or diapers. Only exception is the Minis class. PLEASE NOTE: All Preschool classes will appear "UNAVAILABLE" online until registration opens on 2/3/25 at 9:00am. If class is waitlisted please click on the "shopping cart" icon to be added to the waitlist once registration opens on 2/3/25 at 9:00am. WAITLIST ENROLLMENT: To register for the waitlist, click on the shopping cart icon and follow the prompts to register. CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION: You will receive an email confirmation that you registered. If you do not receive this email please follow up with Kim Sweeney right away. PLEASE NOTE: that you have to enter a credit card number twice. Once to link the EFT monthly tuition payment and then a second time to pay the $65 registration fee.
