Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Crystal Lake KinderCare
About the School
- The teachers at Crystal Lake KinderCare are passionate about providing quality education for all children in their care.
- At our center every teacher in the building is teacher qualified and most are director qualified.
- We strive for excellence through continuing education through teacher professional development days and monthly staff trainings.
- Stop by and visit our center and see our outstanding educators.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the beautiful Crystal Lake KinderCare serving Crystal Lake, Prairie Grove, McHenry, Bull Valley and the surrounding communities! We are excited that the teachers at Crystal Lake KinderCare have over 80 years of combined experience in an early childhood setting. At KinderCare, we provide an educational environment that is both safe and nurturing. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's development socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically. We are very excited to meet with you and your family!
- At KinderCare Learning center the safety and security of your child is one of our top priorities. We have two locked security doors into which the parents must enter a code to enter the building. Our playgrounds are also fenced and locked. We practice monthly fire and tornado drills and have a center evacuation plan in place.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Crystal Lake KinderCare?
The application deadline for Crystal Lake KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Crystal Lake KinderCare is Trinity Oaks Christian Academy (4.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori Pathways School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
133 Illinois St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
265 King St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
14 Berkshire Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5490
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Special Education School
1055 Lake Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
1001 McHenry Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4220
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: K-9 | 42 students
Sports: 2
Christian
1201 Dean St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1391
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
180 South 8th Street
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
133 Illinois St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
265 King St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-1 | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2107 Three Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-6533
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
133 Illinois St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
265 King St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
14 Berkshire Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5490
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
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980 Park Ave
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5111
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5111
9195.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
9195.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Genoa Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 E Hill St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-3742
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-3742
9195.9 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Maplewood Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
9196.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
North Grove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Republic Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
9196.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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