I owe a lot to of gratitude to ECC. I first attended here when I was kicked out of the University…read moreof Illinois Urbana-Champaign for academic probation. Then a few years later, after I was kicked out again, I came here humble and looking for a fresh start. I stated by taking photography from the late John Grady, a mentor, a friend, and an inspiration to me and many others. He was an advocate that lead me to be recognized as the artist of the year by the local paper. Because of this momentum, I ended up attaining three associate degrees from ECC: graphic design, general arts, and general science. The faculty was supportive and communicative, especially in the design department. The onsite computer lab, library, and study areas were great places to work outside of class. Even the cafeteria was reasonably priced and had many options. Administratively, everything was seamless and easy to navigate. I met with humans a few times, but overall, much of the process is online. The only reason for the missing star is the inconsistency of skilled and practicing adjunct teachers. I had a few that were away from their fields for over 20 years, which made some of the knowledge outdated. But I guess all schools have that issue. I highly recommend ECC for everyone!

I attended the Dental Assisting program at Elgin Community College with mixed feelings. The program…read moreitself provides valuable hands on experience and teaches important DA skills, but my experience with Program Director Kim Plate and the administration was honestly one of the most frustrating educational experiences I've had. I previously attended loyal university in Columbia University, so the contrast was very striking unfortunately. The biggest issue involved clinical placement approval. I had already secured future employment and made plans to relocate to New Hampshire, which is why I proposed completing my clinicals at that site. Students are allowed to complete clinicals during fall, spring, or summer semesters, yet I was not informed until the final day of the semester that June 1 was suddenly being treated as a strict mandatory start date. This decision not only affected my education but also significantly disrupted my relocation and future employment plans. The New Hampshire site would have supervised me through licensed dental assistants and an on site oral surgeon with qualifications equal to or greater than the ECC observer who would normally conduct one observational shift. Despite this, Kim Plate denied the site without giving any clear or reasonable explanation. Multiple compromises were proposed, including Zoom observations and doctor check ins, but she appeared completely unwilling to work toward any solution. The oral surgeon personally emailed her explaining how the decision would negatively impact the office workflow and never even received a response. Before withdrawing, I had already completed nearly 100 hours at an Illinois clinical site, yet Kim Plate stated those hours would not count. Even after management from the site emailed and met with her expressing that the situation was unfair and unnecessarily rigid, she remained unwilling to compromise, ultimately forcing me to withdraw from the clinical courses. Beyond clinicals, Kim Plate was frequently dismissive, sarcastic, and unprofessional toward students. There were also instances where personal matters regarding me were discussed with other students, creating an uncomfortable environment for both myself and classmates. My entire class brought concerns to the dean and Vice President Anne Marie Schopen. Unfortunately, I did not find Vice President Anne Marie Schopen to be helpful, and despite escalating my concerns, I received little guidance, support, or meaningful assistance. The program can teach useful technical skills, but prospective students should understand that the administration, particularly Kim Plate, can make the experience far more stressful and difficult than it needs to be. If your situation falls outside of the program's rigid expectations, be prepared to strongly advocate for yourself.

Great staff! Great center! Everyone there want to see students succeed. Our son learned to read…read morebefore he started school thanks to the Kumon program.

Kumon has been a huge help for my boys. We have been doing the math curriculum for over 5 years…read more Kumon gave them confidence and knowledge to become high performers at school. This is truly a great program!

If you want to send your child to a place where it is perfectly "normal and acceptable" to be hit…read moreand kicked by other kids with no reprocusions or care then by all means proceed on. But first let me tell you what happened to my daughter, she was pushed down out a playtube on the play ground and the kid proceeded to kick my daughter over and over again while my daughter is screaming out for the kid to stop and that they were hurting her. When asked to speak to someone I was told I would get a call..I didn't get one, I heard nothing until I went in 2 days later. I requested the footage..it just so convenienly is "deleted" after 24hrs. One can only wonder if this was why I was ignored and was never given a call. They try to down play it "I'm sorry your child was kicked" ummm no, my child was not just kicked. Nothing was or is being done about it. Since it's "normal and acceptable" behavior! Do your research, I'm far from the first to pull my children! If you want peace of mind while you are working and can not be with your children, then please find somewhere else! It's sad, they go through so many teachers..i no longer wonder why. But there are and have been some good teachers that actually care! It is disorganized with your children constantly being transferred back and forth from class room to class room leaving you never knowing where to drop them off or pick them up. Considering the cost (even of you get government assistance), this place is not the place to send any child!

From the front door greeter to the individual rooms/teachers, there is a tense vibe here. Many of…read morethe staff gossip about one another. Some of the rooms are dirty. Yelling and threatening the kids seems to be commonplace. Sentences like, "I'm so over you today" Calling out kids who suck their thumb, so they're made to feel embarrassed. Seems like a few good teachers but not much love happening here.

Price list valid Jan 2026. Bigger than usual classrooms for…read more0-2 yrs. No waiting list for hoffman location. They are planning to convert this center in to nido center only for 0-2 yrs. All older kids were moved to their schumburg location. It seems they have lot of open slots now.

Very happy with care and focus given to my kid. My son joined them for there infant care around 13…read moremonths and moved to toddler care. The teachers are amazing , follow the proper instruction we provided about the kid about his bed time, eating habits etc. I truly recommend them...

We are so happy with our experience at Kids & Co. My kids have loved all of their teachers and…read moretruly feel like they are part of a family when they go to daycare (as shown by how much they want to stop and give every teacher a hug before we leave for the day). One of our kids has food allergies and they have thrived on the different meal plans offered. It is amazing to see all that my kids are learning at Kids & Co. I really feel supported as a working mom and I completely trust each teacher there to keep the best interest of my kids at heart.

We have been part of the Kids & Co Family since 2021. I cannot express my sincere gratitude to the…read morestaff that has taken care of my baby over the past 4 years. As any concerned parent might read this I ensure your child(ren) are in the best of care. Thank you!!

My children have been at Cambridge Lakes Charter School since kindergarten and my oldest is now an…read more8th grader. This is an excellent school with teachers that are passionate about teaching. The curriculum is of the highest standards and all my children are excelling in all of the classes. My oldest will be heading to high school next school year and has been placed in all honor classes. It's still a relatively new school and this year they plan on building a dedicated gymnasium. This school has been and will continue to be our #1 school of choice.

Without a doubt the best school k-8 in the area and district wide. New, clean campus with excellent…read moreteachers and dedicated staff all around.

Ms Toni is the best my kids have done amazing with her…read more It's a good investment for kids future.

I spoke to the owner in response to an email and inquiry and learned that my 6 year old would have…read more1:4 ratio if she scored well and my 4 year old would have 1:2 ratio for teacher to students. For 1-2 subjects an hour a week on the weekends the price range seemed a bit pricey. My neighbors really like them for their daughters, so gave them an extra star for that referral. I may try them someday.

Great school.!!! Will recommend to anyone and they are sensitive to students concern.read more