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 2025-26 school year include: 

  • August 29, 2025 (FULL)

  • October 3, 2025

  • November 14, 2025

  • February 12, 2026

  • March 13, 2026


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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