BARLINA HOUSE PRESCHOOL

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to provide children opportunities to participate in activities that will develop them socially, emotionally and intellectually into self-assured children. Barlina House Preschool is a Crystal Lake Park District program and is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Our instructors are Early Childhood Educators, AED/CPR and First Aid Certified.

Our Curriculum

Our curriculum is in line with Illinois Early Learning Standards. Through play and a semi-structured schedule, the children will have opportunities to engage in language, literacy, math and science activities along with art, music and dramatic play for self-expression.

Parent Handbook

Curious about what a day at Barlina House Preschool looks like?

• 2025-2026 School Year

  Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens Jan 10, 2025

  Click on the program code to link to online registration
  Classes begin run Sept 4, 2025-May 23, 2026

  • If registering after Aug 1, registration needs to be made in person at the Crystal Lake Park District Administration Building.
  • A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration.
  • A 5% discount is offered for 2nd and 3rd child from same immediate family.
  • Children must be toilet-trained, no pull-ups allowed.
  • Placement available for 3-5 year olds and is based upon your child's age as of Sept 1.

  2025-2026 3-YEAR OLD CLASSES
  511310-01	Main Room	T/TH	9 AM-12 PM	Res: $188	N-Res: $233
  511310-02	Little Room	M/W/F	9 AM-12 PM	Res: $272	N-Res: $337
  511310-06	Little Room	T/TH	9 AM-12 PM	Res: $188	N-Res: $233
  2025-2026 4-YEAR OLD CLASSES
  511310-03	Upstairs	T/TH	9 AM-12 PM	Res: $188	N-Res: $233
  511310-04	Main Level	M/W/F	9 AM-12 PM	Res: $272	N-Res: $337
  511310-05	Upstairs	M/W/F	9 AM-12 PM	Res: $272	N-Res: $337
  511310-07	Upstairs	4 Days	9 AM-12 PM	Res: $356	N-Res: $440
  511310-08	Upstairs	5 Days	9 AM-12 PM	Res: $399	N-Res: $494
  511310-10 (NEW)	Main Room	Tu/Th	12:45-3:45 PM	Res: $188	N-Res: $233
  511310-01 (NEW)	Upstairs	M/W/F	12:45-3:45 PM	Res: $272	N-Res: $337

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• CALENDAR	NEWSLETTER
  24-25 YEAR
  Oct 2024
  Nov 2024
  Dec 2024
  Jan 2025	E-News Link
  Feb 2025	E-News Link
  Mar 2025	E-News Link
  Apr 2025
  May 2025

  E-newsletters are sent via email at the first of each month.

• Daily Schedule

  Here is a sample of what our day looks like at Barlina House Preschool

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• Tours and contact information

  Questions?

  Donna MacCrindle, Barlina House Preschool Director,

  815-477-5403 or email dmaccrindle@crystallakeparks.org

  Email to Request a tour

  Did you know that we Accept Registration Year Round?

  We accept registration year-round, space permitting. Contact Donna MacCrindle at 815.477.5403, dmaccrindle@crystallakeparks.org to discuss availability.

• Summer Camp Guide 25

  Summer Adventure at Barlina House

  Ages 3-5

  Come enjoy some fun at Barlina House this summer! We will have a mixture of fun activities and enjoy the outdoors every day. Field trips are included each session so the children can enjoy the other Park District facilities. Registration is due 5 days before the first class. Campers must be toilet trained.

  2025 Summer Adventure at Barlina
  311334-01	M-W	6/9-6/25	9:15 AM-11:30 AM	Res:$127 N-Res:$140
  311334-03	M-Th	6/9-6/26	9:15-11:30 AM	Res:$162 N-Res:$175
  311334-02	M-W	6/9-6/26	12:30-2:45 pm	Res: $162 N-Res: $175
  311334-04	M-W	7/7-7/23	9:15-11:30 AM	Res:$127 N-Res:$140
  311334-06	M-Th	7/7-7/24	9:15-11:30 AM	Res:$162 N-Res:$175
  311334-05	M-Th	7/7-7/24	12:30-2:45 pm	Res:$162 N-Res:$175

  Are you ready for kindergarten?

  Ages 4-6

  Come join us for a quick review before you start kindergarten this fall. We will be reviewing the alphabet numbers and many other kindergarten skills. This will help your child build confidence in themselves before starting school. Come have some fun with the Barlina Teachers!

  2025 Are You Ready for Kindergarten?
  320336-01	M-Th	7/28-7/31	9 AM-12 PM	Res:$85 N-Res: $100