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!

We've been with the "Co-op" for over a year now, and we couldn't be more pleased with our…read moredaughter's education. My daughter spent the past year in the Good Beginnings Play Group and had a phenomenal time experiencing "school" while having the safety net of mommy around. Her teacher Miss Jenelle was absolutely wonderful! This year we are looking forward to beginning the 3's class and gaining more independence as she will be in class 3 times a week for 3 hours a day, mostly without mommy. We love that the "co-op" is so family oriented, requiring most parents to be involved in the classroom a couple times each moth in order to offset some of the tuition costs. Being a family living on one income, we definately appreciate the low cost of the "co-op" and their mindfulness about family budgets. This is NOT a school that surprises you monthly with unexpected financial demands for supplies, fieldtrips, etc. The "co-op" is on a budget and recognises that we are too.

One of the rare preschools in town that has a 2-year-olds classroom. They also have a…read moreparent-toddler program for younger than that. We are very pleased with our coop experience. Great if you are looking to ease your child into a school setting. All of the teachers are wonderful and seem very committed to the wellbeing of each child.

My dog gets in protective mode when we are present. The vets there worked with him and were able to…read moremake friends with him. The cancer treatment is amazing and underpriced (good for me)!!!

Super-long wait times, zero communication, and even after your pet is seen, they will make you wait…read moreliterally hours just to prep your bill and let you check out. U of I is supposed to be a prestigious school, but the U of I vet emergency center is a black eye to the university. Every single person in the waiting room was horrified by their service. Whoever is in charge of the vet center should be terminated for incompetence. Steer clear of this place.

We truly can't say enough good things about this school. The education is exceptional, the…read morecurriculum is thoughtful and well-rounded--including generous time for lunch and recess--and the hallways are filled with stunning student artwork created over the years. Private school wasn't originally in our plans, and it's been a financial stretch, but watching our child grow and flourish here--thanks to the school's expert, compassionate leadership--has made every bit of it worthwhile.

The school did not treat my kid as I wanted it to. They don't know how to help kids in a…read moresituation. Every day my kid comes back crying.

Serene and beautiful not too far from the main college campus.... Literally across the veterinary…read moreschool I am sure many students take advantage of the wide open spaces and this particular one was great to eat our picnic lunch .

Looks interesting from the outside but the facility and its fenced in surroundings were closed.read more

Knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate. This is what you can expect when partnering with Illini…read moreTutoring. You will not find a team more dedicated to your students success. Highly recommended.

Illini Tutoring has helped my daughter gain confidence in math. In a few weeks, we saw dramatic…read moreimprovements in her confidence level. Illini Tutoring knows math, as well as the various ways math is taught in schools in the area. In addition, the tutors there are adept at adapting their approach to fit the learning styles of individual students, including issues caused by dyslexia and ADHD.

This place is the best. I have been to many painting events and these are by far my favorite. The…read morestudio is cozy and there is ample room to work comfortably. The staff is great, especially with the kids. No stress painting and an all around good time.

Excellent staff and great environment for children.They love taking care of the kids .highly…read more recommended.

As a former parent of a child who went to this daycare. For the safety of your children pull them…read moreout and place them somewhere else. Our child had three events in which raised alarms and concerns . Each concern for reference was brought to director , assistant director and the owners. Nothing was done. The first incident was when our child was 6 months and ms. Lisa placed our 6 month old in time out. the other teachers in that classroom spoke to us the parents first and did not bring these concerns to admin. our child was moved classrooms immediately. The teachers are not taught anything regarding breast milk and formula for example how long it can be left out. our daughter ended up in the ED for 13 hours due to severe illness from her milk being left out. Second event- was in 15-18month classroom with Ms. Jesscia. Ms. Jessica is a monster and should have never been hired to care for children let alone toddlers. She would let my child jump in puddles in late fall and wear the soaking wet clothes in cold temperatures while the other teachers would stand around in coats and on their phones. Multiple times this was brought up To admin. The third event again with Ms. Jessica - she took a bleach sponge to our child's face. Our child had chemical burns to her face. Her cheek and nose, her cheek will forever have broken capillaries to due to the nature of her scrubbing and infants face with a mr.clean sponge. When this occurred I called poison control and Carle direct for an appointment, the pediatrician confirmed chemical burns. When I called the front desk to speak with a director they denied she would ever. after the doctor appt and poison control proof- the director watched footage and it was confirmed. this teacher held down children during nap time, physically restraining toddlers. She also was extremely passive aggressive and made nasty remarks about my child. When this information was made public the owners made a post stating it wasn't true information and that a disgruntled employee made it. The next few days after I spoke with the owners , in this meeting they still tried to excuse the actions of ms.Jessica. They state the person posting secretively and that ms.sami's posted were lies , they were corrected by myself stating " it's not lies this happen to my child." I cried in their office asking if my child was safe at their school. They said yes but it's hard to believe when the next statement out of their mouths was we had to get our lawyer involved to block the post. This is when I asked if they got a lawyer to protect their image or my child. My childs worst event in life is publicly out there on all platforms because they choose to ignore red flags after red flag. My child has permant damage and they only care about their image. They never offered anything to make the situation better. The first time I asked for Ms.Jessica to not be around my child I was told that is not an option. Im a working mother and other daycares had 6 month waits. as a mother who regrets everyday of her child going there do not send your child or children there.