Shaunna - love the avatar! 
I do the same as Froggy wrt waterchanges -- the dechlor is supposed to work immediately. It doesn't hurt to test your tap water also when you get your kits. That way, if it does do something funky, you are aware of it and can plan accordingly.
Here's a link to lfs lists w/ reviews - you can do a search on OH. There are loads of lfs choices in Dayton, Columbus and Cincy. Keep in mind, some fish stores are not listed and some reviews aren't exactly impartial but it does help. http://www.cichlid-forum.com/reviews/lfs_index.php
I do the same as Froggy wrt waterchanges -- the dechlor is supposed to work immediately. It doesn't hurt to test your tap water also when you get your kits. That way, if it does do something funky, you are aware of it and can plan accordingly.
Here's a link to lfs lists w/ reviews - you can do a search on OH. There are loads of lfs choices in Dayton, Columbus and Cincy. Keep in mind, some fish stores are not listed and some reviews aren't exactly impartial but it does help.
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/reviews/lfs_index.php