If you are too drunk to make it to class, this place will let you buy notes from a professional…read morenote-taker for $2.50 per class. I even bought these notes for the classes i DID go to - just so that I could participate in class without having to worry about getting everything down.

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.

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

I enrolled both of my children this fall. They absolutely love it and ask every morning if it's a…read more"preschool day". My youngest has made a lot of progress in a short time with her counting & letter and number recognition. My eldest is in the pre-K program and is on the verge of reading - she can read certain words and spell them out. They have had many programs for the parents, grandparents, etc. for Grandparents Day, Halloween, and Christmas coming up. My girls are always running around singing the songs they've learned. We are very pleased with this program. I've never witnessed nor heard anything negative in regards to Hugs & Bugs. We first heard of it through our children's caregiver. She was taught by the same teachers as a child and has enrolled her own. The teachers have 25+ years of experience and it shows in how much my children love it.

I went to Hugs and Bugs when I was a kid when they were originally in Sidney and I remember loving…read moreit and having so much fun with all the arts and crafts and playing with friends, but also learning a lot! my child now goes to Hugs and Bugs and it is still ran by the same teachers I had. Hugs and Bugs has a good balance of play time and actives as well as curriculum. My daughter loves it there and learns soooo much !! my daughter is 3 years old and already knows some geography - she already knows the seven continents, math skills -addition and subtraction and can count over 50, manners and behavioral skills....and so much more. I STRONGLY recommend Hugs and Bugs, I wouldn't want my daughter anywhere else. Thank you Hugs and bugs!

This is a great alternative to the bookstores on campus…read more It's a forum to buy and sell textbook much like one would on Craigslist. What makes this system so unique, is that it's run by the students, for the students. After creating a free account at www.illinibookexchange.com, you are immediately able to buy and/or sell textbooks from/to other students. Because there is no dealing with the middle-man (i.e. campus bookstores), you're able to buy a textbook for less than you would on campus, and sell them to other students for more than you would be able to sell them to any bookstore on campus (as you'll be setting the price). There is no transaction fee, either, so the list price of the book is the most you would need to pay. Like Craigslist, you set up a time with the person you're dealing with (I suggest a public location such as just inside the Illini Union Bookstore, the Union, etc.), exchange cash/book, and you're good to go! Additionally, many students are willing to negotiate prices, so you may even get a better price than the one listed. Obviously, certain risks exist for this system, such as the fact you won't be able to sell your textbook (you will be competing with other students looking to sell their textbook as well, mind you), there is no quality control regarding the condition of the book, stuff like that. CAVEAT! Many people utilize this as a means to get older versions of course packets, older editions of textbooks, etc. which is all fine and dandy (and also a lot cheaper than having to splurge on a brand new, hard cover edition of a book where the content is the exact same), but keep in mind, you then run the risk of not having the adequate materials. Make sure to check with professors beforehand if using an older edition (especially of course packets) is okay, or if they've changed up the syllabus much over the semesters.

Absolutely could not ask for better, more loving, caring staff who teach an incredible curriculum…read moreand well over prepare kiddos for public school! The play base & academic rigor here are amazing! Super dependable, clean, friendly and great to cooperatively grow my children with!

It has been several years since I had my son out there. Talk to several people that take there…read morekids there and they love it. Wish it was cheaper for families having a hard time.

I absolutely love Sprouts!! I know a couple of families who bring their kids here and they always…read moretell me how much fun they have at Sprouts. I've heard nothing but amazing things about the teachers and I love the concept of nature school! Kids need to be outside exploring and learning through nature. Great school and would absolutely recommend Sprouts to any family looking for a great schooling experience with kind hearted and caring teachers!

My experience sending my toddler to Sprouts was nothing short of traumatizing and unfortunately was…read moreour first experience with preschool. We have since switched to a different school and have had none of the issues encountered in our time at Sprouts. Ellen and Caity were cold and short with communication at best. At worse, they were mean, unprofessional, and vindictive.

My husband and I came to Champaign for a wedding. Being an alum, my husband was excited to show me…read morethe University of Illinois campus. This was my first time visiting the University of Illinois in many years. He took me around to the Alma Mater Sculpture, the Illini Union, and then we walked around the quad outside of the Illini Union. It is a very nice campus. There were many students and we saw many prospective students going on tours. If you're visiting the Champaign/Urbana area, I recommend taking a scenic walk around the University of Illinois campus.

Terrible graduation parking experience, ZERO traffic control, 6 police officers in the stadium…read moreprotecting 4000 students and 30000 guests, a terrorists wet dream. It's like the school said: we're not getting anymore tuition, it's miller time, go home. What a joke.