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,...

At Barrington, we know you have choices when deciding on your childcare needs. Our owners and team members pride ourselves in being a “safety first” community.  While it is hard to narrow our list to just these ten, our focus is to make sure we provide a safe, nurturing environment at each and every Barrington location. Our schools are family owned, and operated, with over 50 years of experience.   We invite you to visit any of our childcare centers near you and learn more ab

Choosing the right early childhood program is one of the most meaningful decisions you can make for your child. At Barrington Schools ,...

Through Literature; We will appreciate Black History Month with your young scholar through storytelling! With age appropriate books, we...

You are invited to join us for our yearly Classroom Connection on Saturday, March 9th! This is a wonderful opportunity to experience what...

The advantages of process art are endless! -Your activities will always be age appropriate as long as the materials you provide are...