If you can’t be with your child the entire day, the next best thing is enrolling your child in a daycare that makes you feel like you’re right there with them.  

When searching for the right place for your child to spend the day, you’re likely hoping to find more than just a safe environment. You’re looking for a high-quality childcare program that feels warm and welcoming, values meaningful relationships, and creates a nurturing space where your child feels truly known, supported, and excited to learn and grow each day.  Here are a few signs you’ve found that program: 1. The Staff Want to Know You and Your Child  “The staff at Barrin

No one likes talking about germs, but when you have young children, it’s part of the deal. Runny noses happen. Tummy bugs pop up. And while many things that come with sicknesses are out of our control – one thing that we can control is how we can teach children about germs and good daily hygiene habits.   “ In each of our classrooms, we make it a priority to teach children how to care for their bodies, ” mentioned Brittani Cherry, Director of Operations at Barrington Schools

See the five qualities we value most when hiring daycare teachers and how our educators help children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

Ingredients (makes 12 cookies) ½ cup tahini ¼ cup agave 1 ripe banana, mashed 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups oats ¼ cup sun butter 2 tablespoons chocolate chips Small pinch of salt 2 tablespoons chia seeds Instructions Preheat oven to 350.  Mix the tahini, agave, sun butter, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix in dry ingredients. If mix isn’t sticking together add more tahini Scoop mixture onto baking sheet and gently press them down. Bake for about 10 min

The latest chapter in our growth is the opening of our Jerome Village location. To help families get to know the location and vision behind the school better, we sat down with location owners Jon and Ryann Lorenz to learn what inspired their decision to open a Barrington School and how the experience has been so far. 

The end of the year is a magical time for our Barrington families, with our classrooms coming alive with joyful traditions and opportunities to celebrate the season of giving and gratitude.    

As parents, we know screens are everywhere – in our homes, in our pockets, in our cars, and so on. And compared to when most of us were young, exposure to screens skyrocketed. In fact, research shows that between 1997 and 2014, daily screen time for children aged 0-2  more than doubled,  and continues to climb.   It’s understandable why screens are so tempting. They’re convenient, they keep little hands busy, and sometimes they feel like the only way to get through dinner or

Ingredients: 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1 cup cold buttermilk ½ cup butter, melted and cooled ¾ cup shredded cheddar ¾ cup chopped apples Directions: Preheat oven to 475. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Set aside In a medium bowl, combine cold buttermilk and the slightly cooled butter. Stir with a spatula until combined and small clu

Ingredients: ¾ cup shredded zucchini ¾ cup shredded apples ¾ cup applesauce 2 eggs ⅓ cup maple syrup ¼ cup + 1 tbsp melted coconut oil ½ cup Greek yogurt 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1¾ cups + 1 tbsp flour Directions: Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin pan with liners or nonstick spray. Place the shredded zucchini and apples in a strainer. Press down to remove as much liquid as possible. Transfer the zucchini and ap

To give you a better idea of how your child learns, plays, and grows while in our care, let’s walk through a typical day in our preschool classroom – beginning with drop-off.  

Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and help each child develop a lifelong love of learning.

We recently brought our teachers and staff together for a powerful professional development event featuring some impressive guest speakers.

We believe one of the most meaningful ways to support children’s growth is by nurturing healthy habits early on.

Ingredients 1 ripe pear, diced 1 cup oats 1 tbsp maple syrup 2 cups milk of choice ¾ tbsp (2 ¼ tsp) salted butter ¾ tsp vanilla extract ½...

Ingredients 1 ½ cups flour ¾ sticks butter, cut into cubes ¾ T baking powder ¾ t sugar ⅔-¾ cup milk (start with 2/3 and add more as...

Our parents and community always ask on our tours...what is different about your Pre-K program  than other preschool programs in town?...

At Barrington Schools we pride ourselves on providing a warm, encouraging, and educational setting that nurtures a lifelong enthusiasm...

Each month, we focus on a character trait that defines strong social-emotional and interpersonal skills. We feature special books each...

Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ¼ cup butter, softened ¼ cup Greek yogurt ¼ cup sugar 1 ½ cup ricotta cheese,...