. "2015-09-14T00:00:00"^^ . . "0"^^ . "5"^^ . . "0"^^ . "We chose MSCU after checking out several other places in town. We loved the following qualities about MSCU:\n\n1) Teachers there were so friendly and upbeat. Many of the teachers have been there for many years and yet still have that \"spark\".\n2) 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.\n3) 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!\n4) Our kids can't wait to go to school. They actually look forward to weekdays when they get to be at school.\n5) School is great at taking care of kids with allergies.\n6) Beautiful rooms!\n7) Mixed aged classrooms - our kids have grown so much as a result of interacting with other kids.\n8) How neat and organized the kids are in class. Kids there learn to focus and learn how to take care of their environment.\n9) Our kindergartener learned more space, planets, US History than most other 3rd graders I know. \n10) 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. \n\nI recommend checking out a couple of other preschools and then coming over to the MSCU and prepare to be wowed by the teachers."^^ . "0"^^ .