BARRINGTON EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Barrington Early Learning Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Barrington CUSD 220 school district, located in Barrington, IL with about 330 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Barrington Early Learning Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Barrington Early Learning Center (BELC), located at 40 E. Dundee Road in Barrington, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Barrington Community Unit School District 220. The center is primarily dedicated to early childhood education, focusing on providing inclusive and supportive programming for preschool-aged children. It is particularly noted for its commitment to serving students with diverse learning needs, offering a blend of early childhood special education services and community-based preschool experiences designed to build a strong foundational base for future academic success.

The environment at BELC is structured to foster social-emotional development, literacy, and early cognitive skills through play-based and research-driven instructional methods. By integrating students with varying abilities in a collaborative setting, the center aims to prepare young learners for the transition into elementary school. With its professional staff and specialized resources, the facility acts as a vital hub for the district’s early intervention and development initiatives, ensuring that all children in the community have equitable access to high-quality early learning opportunities.

For more information, contact Barrington Early Learning Center at (224) 770-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.