have always liked the store but recently their prices have gone up dramatically on some things…read more I'm not paying $5 for a used Tshirt. they are pricing me out of shopping there.

This place had some really amazing thrift finds! My fiancé and I found several pieces of clothing…read morein excellent condition that fit like a charm. He finds it difficult to locate pants that work for him, but he purchased 2 pairs of Izod pants for less than $5 each! I got some shirts and even nabbed some doughnuts on the way out. Our total was only $31! Despite the religious music playing the whole time we were there, the store was a really great place to go for cheap finds that keep more money in your pocket, but provides you with quality items!

I always make a point of visiting this thrift store when I am in the Hartford area or picking up…read morefamily from Bradley. I always walk out with some wonderful items.

Great finds at great prices! Lots of hidden treasures to find and a really great staff too! Very…read morehelpful!!

Great donation base and good thrift store prices. We've found some excellent quality used items.read more

Be watchful about what your estate sale does with the items that didn't sell. Ours donated my…read morebeautiful and valued Hendredon table and chairs in perfect condition to Salt and Light. When I saw it there, I wanted to cry. The chairs were gone. The leaves were stacked on the top and it already had a chip on the top edge. They do what they can but there are better choices for high end items.

Updated: 8/17/26 It was reported today that a nonverbal…read morechild at Chesterbrook got out of his classroom and escaped into the parking lot and was nearly hit by a car, a parent from the parking lot intervened and took the child back into the building. The teacher (Jenkins) was not aware her student had escaped because she did not count her students (it is reported this is a frequent oversight.) It has been reported to me last week that the school ran out of both cups and spoons and the children were not able to drink and had to eat with their hands. ORIGINAL REVIEW: (I've had 5 children attend this facility over the course of 6 years.) Recently it has gotten entirely out of hand. This facility sent an email to employees to come to work at a certain time but if they aren't needed in a classroom they must wait in the teachers lounge unpaid (which is illegal.) They reportedly have a teacher who has had multiple sexual harassment complaints from other teachers and was seen making vulgar sexual gestures around children with baby toys and calling other employees "tits" in front of other children. This employee has not cleared a background check and is allowed to work regardless. Reportedly, They refused to pay a teacher maternity leave and when she threatened to sue she was not allowed to return to work. Another teacher reportedly has had multiple DCFS investigations against her after multiple children from her classroom have had hair line fractures in their arm and gone home complaining of pain. A teacher reportedly locked a small child in the bathroom with the lights off as a punishment for not wanting to go to the potty (they were 2ish years old.) This facility is not operating legally and should be reported to the Illinois department of labor.

My daughter has been at this school since she was only a few weeks old, and she is getting ready to…read morestart kindergarten in the fall. I have seen directors come and go, I think 8 or 9? some better than others. I have seen caring teachers and I have seen people who I questioned how they were allowed to work with children. Mostly I have seen an issues with high turnover and high un communicated fees. Not only was I charged a $270 "kindergartner prep fee" but also a separate $255 summer camp fee. My child has been here SIX YEARS, every other year the camp fee was about $70. I would highly recommend you find ANYWHERE else to take your child. They the company view your family as a number and could care less to help you which in turn runs off all of their good and caring staff. I would recommend finding something local and not part of a big chain that can't even live up to its own standards.

Note: this review is based on my experiences in late 2003. We have moved to another center…read more Pro: We were able to get our baby in without a wait. Cons: I always felt nervous dropping my baby off. No one ever took him in the morning... we just had to stick him in a crib or a swing. He always smelled funny when we picked him up at night. We reported some broken equipment, it was never repaired. The newborns and the older infants shared a space, separated by some furniture and as a result, it was usually loud in the room. We were told to please remove or cover our shoes... we always did, but it seemed like none of the other parents respected that rule. We paid a lot of money ($200/week back in '03), but that didn't cover diapers or formula (had we used formula). We had to fill out a silly form every morning that asked things like what kind of mood was my child in... he was 3 months old... what kind of mood swings does a 3 month old have? I wrote "filled with ennui" one day and caused a lot of confusion. The form also seemed to assume you were formula feeding (not breast feeding) your baby. Every time we were in the room, it felt like there were different teachers and I couldn't have told you any of their names.

I cannot say enough good things about Kindercare in Champaign, IL ! My son has been attending…read moreKindercare for a little over 2 years and it's been such a positive experience that I would recommend this facility to anyone seeking a safe, fun, clean, and educational environment. They offer classrooms for infants to school aged kids & have an after school care option with private bus transportation. They also accept CCRS! The hours of operation and minimal days closed ( mainly just big holidays) make it super reliable for working parents! The summer program is great as well and there are lots of activities and field trips planned for school aged kids & younger to stay active and engaged. They also have fun themed booth events set up such as a carnival with face painting and fun games and prizes to ice cream socials in the hallways as a nice little treat on your way out for the kids & parents to enjoy. There is a sign in sheet desk with always neatly printed materials for the most recent newsletters & calendar events and food menus. Additionally, there is a nice board for reminders of dates or special events & good positive news is shared for all to read. They also have a nice Food menu. My son (who's a picky eater) loves the food they serve so it's nice knowing he has access to healthy choices for food. The teachers are great and really know what they are doing and how to diffuse situations and redirect children and are very attentive and caring! Also, Sue, the daycare's Director, is seriously the best! My son was going through a rough patch and acting out at his primary school ( which I believe was stemming from his homeroom class & teacher) I would receive phone call after phone call from his primary school administration throughout my workday all the way to the end of the school day, about his day because his primary school was unable to diffuse and handle his behavior, Kindercare was my saving grace! Kindercare would relieve him from his bad day by picking him up from school and he would transition to Kindercare for their after school care and from there, they were able to redirect him and he would refocus and the staff really took the time to listen and understand what was going on. My son is truly being cared for by people who want to see him succeed. Most importantly I want to mention that during this rough patch Sue, the Daycare's Director, would set time aside with me and we would sit in her office for sometimes 20 mins just talking, and she would listen and give me advice and resources when I was on the brink of tears from all the stress and she gave me that extra support which is something I'm forever thankful for! Kindercare became more than just a daycare, it has become a second home to us and unfortunately, his last day will be at the end of this month as we are relocating to another town, I wish we could take Kindercare with us! If you are looking for daycare in the savoy, champaign area, do not look any further, this place is a gem!

My daughter started at MSCU in their toddler program when she was 20 months old. She's now six…read moreyears old and completing her first year of elementary school there. We have loved this school at every stage--toddler program, primary, kindergarten, and now elementary. It's amazing to see how the environment and Montessori curriculum is helping her become both a strong, independent thinker and community-minded at the same time. The teachers are all amazing, and really care about your child and their needs and development. My daughter loves going to school here. When she comes home, she's excited to talk about the new things she's learning. I wouldn't send her anywhere else. Take a tour--you won't be disappointed!

We chose MSCU after checking out several other places in town. We loved the following qualities…read moreabout MSCU: 1) Teachers there were so friendly and upbeat. Many of the teachers have been there for many years and yet still have that "spark". 2) We loved the way kids learned in a very natural way. Montessori materials helped our DD learn how to read by age 4. Even today DD loves to read. 3) Community - we've met so many parents there who are like minded. I've found parents who are very committed to music, bilingual education and supporting local businesses. It's a very international and diverse community with wonderful food during the picnic! 4) Our kids can't wait to go to school. They actually look forward to weekdays when they get to be at school. 5) School is great at taking care of kids with allergies. 6) Beautiful rooms! 7) Mixed aged classrooms - our kids have grown so much as a result of interacting with other kids. 8) How neat and organized the kids are in class. Kids there learn to focus and learn how to take care of their environment. 9) Our kindergartener learned more space, planets, US History than most other 3rd graders I know. 10) Ms. Peat - she is the most amazing teacher in all of Champaign Urbana. She's been at the school for 20 years (very hard to believe) and still loves all of her little friends. I recommend checking out a couple of other preschools and then coming over to the MSCU and prepare to be wowed by the teachers.

Fantastic watchdog organization. There are about a bagillion rentals in Champaign-Urbana, many of…read morea lower price, and the owners sometimes can be just a teeny bit abusive. Not all landlords can be as incredibly cool as John Smith Property Management. They give advice on tenant law. They also provide useful checklists for new renters, those with roomates, and will listen to and record your complaints, and let other potential renters know the track record of the landlord.

The gym is fine, they don't really police the gym rules so there's people not following rules with…read moreno ramifications. The app they use has hours for the pool but they aren't always correct and the pool heater breaks often. They have a "deep cleaning" every year that members pay for and they shut down the gym for 6 days to do it so not only are you paying for it but you can't go while they do it. Just keep it clean year round. The workers are usually not super helpful or nice.

I've been a member for 5 years and was told I needed to pay an additional $25 to renew my…read moremembership because my membership was past due by 12 days. I happened to be out of town. I was told no exceptions. so I walked away from this so called "family place" and they walked away from over $700.00. Think twice before donating ANY money to this "non-profit". maybe the YMCA doesn't believe in being profitable because they don't have to worry about the bottom line. In addition, the turnover in their childcare area is puzzling. My child's 3 favorite young female employees were let go or quit. Be careful who is watching your children. What a sad, sad place.