Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten is a cornerstone of both our community service and education missions.
The Preschool is fully licensed by the Illinois department of children and family services.
A few specific goals of our preschool and kindergarten include.
An understanding of the importance of one's self-worth and self-value, self-expression through language skills, Social skills through group interaction, Independence and problem solving skills.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool?
The application deadline for Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool is Trinity Oaks Christian Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Ss Peter & Paul School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cary Grove KinderCare ![Cary Grove KinderCare Photo - Cary Grove KinderCare]( "Cary Grove KinderCare Photo - Cary Grove KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
324 Crystal St
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-8899
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-8899
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wonderland Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool
750 Nw Hwy
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 121 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brightmont Academy - Barrington ![Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student]( "Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student")
Special Program Emphasis
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
7.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation
Alternative School (Islamic)
160 Hawthorne Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
7.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 63 students
180 South 8th Street
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
8.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Quentin Road Christian School ![Quentin Road Christian School Photo]( "Quentin Road Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
60 Quentin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
9.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wonderland Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool
750 Nw Hwy
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 121 students
22102 N Pepper Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-7350
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-7350
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 6 students
133 Illinois St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cary Grove KinderCare ![Cary Grove KinderCare Photo - Cary Grove KinderCare]( "Cary Grove KinderCare Photo - Cary Grove KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
324 Crystal St
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-8899
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-8899
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wonderland Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool
750 Nw Hwy
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 121 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Hereley Dr
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022
9197 miles
Gr: K-3 | 655 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
305 S Hutchinson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
9197 miles
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Harvard High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1103 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6461
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6461
9197.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464
9197.4 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Harvard Jr High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Garfield St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466
9197.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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