Bright Horizons in Barrington, IL is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool (PK) and kindergarten students in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 203 students, with 15 enrolled in kindergarten and the remaining primarily in preschool.
Founded in 2025, Bright Horizons operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 203:1.
Approximately 27% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Bright Horizons is located near other early learning programs in the Barrington area, offering families multiple preschool and kindergarten options in the suburb.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
203 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The World at Their Fingertips
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bright Horizons?
The application deadline for Bright Horizons is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bright Horizons is Brightmont Academy - Barrington (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Quest Academy (2.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lake Zurich KinderCare (1.5 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Lake Zurich KinderCare ![Lake Zurich KinderCare Photo - Lake Zurich KinderCare]( "Lake Zurich KinderCare Photo - Lake Zurich KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
550 W Cuba Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-9330
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-9330
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Long Grove Country School
Daycare / Preschool
20400 Old Hicks Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 421-7458
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 421-7458
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 27 students Avg. class size: 16 students
Quentin Road KinderCare ![Quentin Road KinderCare Photo - Kindercare Learning Center]( "Quentin Road KinderCare Photo - Kindercare Learning Center")
Daycare / Preschool
838 North Quentin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2229
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2229
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Baldwin Road KinderCare ![Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo - Teachers encourage children to express themselves creatively through art.]( "Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo - Teachers encourage children to express themselves creatively through art.")
Daycare / Preschool
1653 N. Baldwin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-2270
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-2270
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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