I wasn't sure I'd put my child in daycare...I always envisioned staying home for the first 5+…read moreyears. Now that I've realized what direction I want to go with my career in Education, I am thankful to have the Children's Center as an option! I've had my son in The Children's Center for a year and am SUPER happy with the center on a whole. I love the way they organize their day to include structured activities and free play...and of course, at the lower age rooms, students aren't forced to sit and focus. I also really appreciate the daily report I receive that includes how much they ate at snacks and lunch, when they were changed or went potty, and how long they napped. There is also space for additional notes, which is used frequently for many things needed. My son is highly sensitive and I have been impressed and comforted by the ways teachers have respected his needs and provided him the care necessary during certain times. I don't feel like he is ever forced to be anything other than who he is. The children have many opportunities to play outside or in a 'big room'. The individual rooms also have a number of stations and centers that are exploratory and creative. There are weekly walking trips taken to the library, a special music class option, pool day during the summer, and many events involving families. Every teacher has been welcoming, kind, and encouraging. My son's current teacher is AMAZING! She accepts the kids as they are, but also sets clear boundaries. This is very important to my husband and me. The previous review saddens me because the Children's Center has been only positive in my families' lives, as well as the lives of my colleagues and friends who have had their children in the center for years. I highly recommend The Children's Center! It provides a nurturing, cozy, welcoming, and accepting environment. Above all...it provides a high level of care and security to my son...which carries over into my life as well. Thank you!!

My baby has been going to this daycare since she was 3 months old. Kandy and Tyrone are taking…read moreexcellent care of her and have done so many little things that go above and beyond anything I would've expected. When my baby started coming to this daycare she suddenly stopped crying when she got into the car, whereas she used to not tolerate it well, and she's always happy to see everyone at the daycare. In addition, the routines that Kandy and Tyrone keep have done a lot to help my baby sleep at night (as I found out when I didn't maintain those routines over a holiday weekend!). As a new parent I'm really glad that I can ask them for input and advice, they're very knowledgeable and never pushy. My baby is currently breastfed and their support has made the logistics of pumping milk and sending bottles every day much more manageable. They've also done a great job of feeding her solids - I don't know how they manage to send her home with clean clothes, I always cover her in baby food! The environment is really great too. It feels like you're stepping into a preschool when you walk in. I think it's really good for my baby to be around children that are learning, having imaginative play, and generally being active. When I see Kandy interact with the older kids I'm really impressed by how calm and happy everyone seems to be. I've never had a baby before, and this is my first experience with daycare, but I am just so grateful for the care that my baby is receiving. As a poor grad student I would've never expected I could afford this kind of experience for my baby!

I brought my kids here starting in August. The love this friendly staff gives your children is…read moreincredible. This was my kids first daycare experience (presently they are 2 and 4). When they first got there, my son was the "velcro kid" and wouldn't ever leave me, and my daughter not to far off. Within a week, they looked forward to going there. The Early Learning center provides an excellent mix of fun, learning, values and socialization. When my wife and I moved to the area and started thinking about having kids we were told by several parents to get our kids on their list ASAP. After seeing the results with my children on all levels, I can easily see why and would whole heartedly recommend the POP Early Learning Center to ANY parent.

Martha is a caring and involved instructor, teaching dynamic leadership skills to increase…read morecollaboration and productivity of teams. And who doesn't want to work with horses?

What a team! My husband and I have nothing but wonderful things to say. They've been helping us…read moremaintain our septic for fifteen years or so. I called on Gulliford to help us with a different property, and not only was the problem magically fixed, but I was shown every detail of how it was fixed, . This is the company you want on your team.

We had a death in the family and out of state houseguests when we had issues. Gulliford truck came…read moresame day; their service guy drained septic and checked line. Line still blocked and he used snake both directions. This man put in every effort to help. We ended up having a broken pipe under foundation; which plumber took care of next day. We are extremely grateful to Gullifords for all their help during difficult days.

If only I could give *more* stars. This is a great center. If you're expecting a baby, get on the…read morewaiting list now! I feel sorry for other parents in other towns when I hear about the lack of good child care because we have it here in CU. Highlights include: *The teachers are all great, but the shining stars are Nina and Michelle in the Infant I room, Julie in Toddler I, Laura in Toddler II and Yildiz in Preschool I. They really love kids and the kids love them. Nina and Michelle are especially great in dealing with new parents who need advice. *There's a parent's committee for people who like to be involved in decision-making. It meets once a month. * The rooms are clean, friendly, full of toys. * While housed in a church, the center is not religious. My family is agnostic, there are Jewish families, Muslim families, your random assortment of Christian denominations... * The rates are fair and include two meals, a snack and diapers for the babies. As your kid moves up, the prices drop slightly. * Field trips for the older kids. * Each class has some kind of event two times a year where the parents are invited in to see some kind of production... ice cream social in Preschool I, a "circus" in Toddler II. Just a great center. You can't go wrong here. A+. They are open M-F 7:30-5:30. They are closed for holidays. The center is closed the week between Christmas and New Year's (you don't pay for that week). The center also closes for 2 weeks in late July/early August for deep cleaning and to give the teachers a vacation (you don't pay for those 2 weeks). Many of the teachers will babysit kids during the 2 weeks, however.

We have been at FUMCCC for almost 4 years now and have nothing but positive things to say about it…read more One of the first things that impressed me when we toured back in 2014 was when we were walking through the hallway, the Director said hi and knew the names of all the kids passing her in the hallway. From then on - we have always felt that the teachers and office staff care SO much about the kids that go there. They also have very high marks on ensuring the kids have a clean and safe facility for daycare. Another perk - the kids have lots of large motor space. In the winter, there is a gym for the bigger kids and a large motor room with lots of toys for the smaller kids. When it's good weather, the big kids go to West Side Park and the smaller kids have a nice outdoor playground to play in. I could go on and on...go check it out! :)

Amazing care . Family care with family the main focus . Learning in steps to prepare for education…read morein life with manners and good relationships with others.

Good school, but needs renovated. Centennial is getting a huge renovation, if you live in west…read moreChampaign great school.