Upcoming Screenings

The Barrington Early Learning Center holds periodic screenings for families interested in having their child evaluated for a potential acceptance into the ELC. All children residing within the boundaries of Barrington 220 are welcome to sign up for a screening. Three to four-year-old pre-school screenings are in the areas of pre-academic skills, vision, hearing, social skills, and speech/language. Screenings are first come first serve for students. All required documents MUST be submitted prior to the screening date. Spaces are limited. Upcoming screening dates for the 2026-27 school year include: 

  • Friday, August 28, 2026  (FULL)
  • Wednesday, September 30, 2026 
  • Friday, November 13, 2026 
  • Wednesday, February 3, 2027 
  • Friday, March 12, 2027

Students do not need to be toilet-trained. Interested families must fill out this form: 


The Barrington Early Learning Center serves at-risk preschool students in the Barrington 220 School District. For more information, call the ELC at: 224-770-4300.

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