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Berkshire Drive KinderCare

14 Berkshire Dr Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Berkshire Drive KinderCare Photo #1 - Building Image
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Berkshire Drive KinderCare Photo #5 - Preschool Classroom
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About the School

  • The teachers at Berkshire Drive KinderCare are passionate about providing quality education for all children in their care.
  • We strive for excellence through continuing education through 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: 48 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1983

Student Body

Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Our center serves the communities of Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, Cary and McHenry. We are located in a residential area, close to several schools. We provide bus transportation to Canterbury, Coventry, North, South, and West Elementary schools. We are also near the Crystal Lake train stations and we have been serving children for 30 years.

    Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we’re excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!
  • 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 6:00 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: Spanish
  • IDHS (CCCC), DCFS (Foster Care)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Berkshire Drive KinderCare?
The application deadline for Berkshire Drive KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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