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.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about First Baptist Church Preschool. We have had two children…read moreattend First Baptist Church Preschool, and we chose this preschool for the following reasons: 1. Small class sizes - no more than 10 kids/class 2. Experienced, early childhood certified teachers 3. Morning and afternoon options 4. Curriculum includes an accredited kindergarten readiness program 5. Offers age-grouped classes for 2, 3 and 4 year olds 6. Newer building and facilities, with many safety and security features in 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.

If your kid has any type of disability you will be notified all day about every and any little…read morething that they do. they will send your kid home early every other day and pressure you into finding care for your child some place else. don't even waste your time! the director is unreasonable and backs her unprofessional staff up, right or wrong. the carpet is disgusting, my kid was sick every week! There are a bunch of people employed there just for just a check and it shows.

My daughter has been going here for about two years. The staff and teachers are amazing. The…read moreclassrooms are spacious, and the playground area is also larger compared to the others we have visited. The live camera feature is the best part for us, as we can see our child whenever we want.

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.

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!

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.

This administration who run this school is horrible. There is little to no communication from…read morethem. I toured the facility. It is a VERY short tour there is not much to the building. I then and asked the "teacher" what the daily routine looks like. She didn't really have an answer. The first 3 hours the student gets to choose a subject, then lunch, and then the next 3 hours the student gets to choose another subject. Oh yeah, and they offer before and after school care. The playground (empty open field) is pretty good size. But there is nothing to do outside. My child attended this school against my wishes (mother made unilateral decision for our child's' education). I tried to get some info from the school regarding my sons' education. They literally provided nothing. The teacher actually told me, "we don't do that." I would like to believe that there are good Montessori schools out there. Montessori Habitat in Champaign, IL, however, is not one of them. Please treat your children right and keep them away from this horrible facility. Sincerely, Disappointed Dad

From the owner: The teachers at Montessori Habitat will guide and nurture your child's love of learning through…read morepurposeful, joyful, and often collaborative activities. Our school is located on two peaceful acres with butterfly gardens, vegetable gardens, and a berry patch. We serve children from age three through 8th grade.

Loved PCDC! I had my student-teaching practicum in room A and D. Love Ms. NILSA, and Ms. DEB! I…read morereally enjoyed the atmospheres of each room, and the staff are all well educated, and have loving hearts!!!

had my baby drinking out of dirty bottles which got him really sick for the first week he was…read morethere. they will act like they like your child in front of you but behind your back it is something different. I experienced the owner harassing me constantly bc my child was not there after I told her he was sick. my child has never been this sick until he attended this daycare. 0/0 would not recommend for babies. every time I would pick him up his face would be dirty and hands and she will try to get paid for days your child is not at daycare through child services and make you sign in for the whole month. straight scam and money hungry person who like to be petty about certain things and complains about her money constantly

From the owner: A caring and safe environment were kids learn and develop social skills, cognitive skills and well…read morebalanced meals.