Learn about preschool at open house

The Crystal Lake Park District Barlina House Preschool staff invites prospective students and their parents to stop by an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 9. Barlina House is at 705 Barlina Road in Crystal Lake. Be sure to bring your future preschooler along too.

Information about preschool registration for the 2008-09 school year will be available.

The Barlina House Preschool program is licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services.

The Barlina House Preschool open house is an excellent way to decide if the Barlina House program is a good fit for your child.

Registration will not be accepted at the open house.

Crystal Lake Park District resident registration for the preschool program for 2008-09 will begin in person from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Administrative Office, One E. Crystal Lake Ave. A non-refundable deposit of the first month's tuition is required.

After Feb. 23, nonresidents and residents can register in person, or by mail.

To check availability, call (815) 459-0680. To be added to a waiting list, a non-refundable deposit of $25 is required for each class. For information, call Pam Hanson at (815) 477-5403.