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)
- 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.:
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
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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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Miles
Quick Facts
133 Illinois St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
265 King St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Berkshire Drive KinderCare ![Berkshire Drive KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "Berkshire Drive KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
14 Berkshire Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5490
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5490
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 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
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1055 Lake Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
7.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Marian Central Catholic High School ![Marian Central Catholic High School Photo]( "Marian Central Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1001 McHenry Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4220
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4220
8.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Woodstock Christian School
(Christian)
1201 Dean St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1391
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1391
8.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 42 students Sports: 2
180 South 8th Street
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
10.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 6 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
133 Illinois St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
265 King St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2107 Three Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-6533
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-6533
3.7 miles
Gr: K-1 | 92 students
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
133 Illinois St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
265 King St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Berkshire Drive KinderCare ![Berkshire Drive KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "Berkshire Drive KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
14 Berkshire Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5490
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5490
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 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
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(815) 784-5111
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5111
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(815) 899-8219
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(815) 784-3742
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-3742
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(815) 899-8170
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
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(815) 899-8124
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
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