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 Stats (2025)
- 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 Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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).
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