Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Ithaca, NY

Ithaca, New York is served by 30 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in IthacaProviders
Child Care Centers23View directory
Family Child Care Homes6View directory
Group Child Care Homes16View directory
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs9View directory
School-Age Programs24View directory
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Child Care Centers in Ithaca

23 licensed child care centerss are listed in Ithaca. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Coddington Road Community Center, Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 168 Child Care Center Coddington Road Community Center, Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 Child Care Center Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights, Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 44 Child Care Center Downtown Ithaca Children's Center Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 15 Child Care Center Downtown Ithaca Children's Center Ithaca, NY 14850 Child Care Center Downtown Ithaca Children's Center Ithaca, NY 14850 Child Care Center Ithaca Community Childcare at Kendal Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Ithaca Community Childcare at Kendal Ithaca, NY 14850 Child Care Center Ithaca Community Childcare Center, INC. Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 265 Child Care Center Ithaca Community Childcare Center, INC. Ithaca, NY 14850 Child Care Center Ithaca Montessori School Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 107 Child Care Center Ithaca Montessori School Ithaca, NY 14850 Child Care Center Namaste Montessori School and Day Care Center Ithaca, NY 14850 Child Care Center Raft Trilingual Montessori Daycare Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 26 Child Care Center Raft Trilingual Montessori Daycare Ithaca, NY 14850 Child Care Center Stepping Stones Montessori Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 21 Child Care Center Stepping Stones Montessori Ithaca, NY 14850 Child Care Center Tompkins Community Action, Inc Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 62 Child Care Center Tompkins Community Action, Inc Ithaca, NY 14850 Child Care Center Tompkins Community Action, Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 21 Child Care Center Tompkins Community Action, Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 32 Child Care Center Tompkins Community Action, Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 Child Care Center Tompkins Community Action, Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850

Family Child Care Homes in Ithaca

6 licensed family child care homess are listed in Ithaca. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Amuse U Daycare Ithaca, NY 14850 Family Child Care Home Barber, Judy Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Barber, Judy Ithaca, NY 14850 Family Child Care Home Durfee, Melinda Ithaca, NY 14850 Family Child Care Home King Montessori Academy Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home King Montessori Academy Ithaca, NY 14850

Group Child Care Homes in Ithaca

16 licensed group child care homess are listed in Ithaca. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Group Child Care Home Acorn Ithaca LLC Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Acorn Ithaca LLC Ithaca, NY 14850 Group Child Care Home Aspen Grove Caterpillars Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Aspen Grove Caterpillars Ithaca, NY 14850 Group Child Care Home Aspen Grove Ithaca, LLC Ithaca, NY 14850 Group Child Care Home Creative Care by Karin, LLC Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Creative Care by Karin, LLC Ithaca, NY 14850 Group Child Care Home Growing Wildflowers Childcare Program Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Growing Wildflowers Childcare Program Ithaca, NY 14850 Group Child Care Home Little Learners Academic Readiness Program, LLC Ithaca, NY 14850 Group Child Care Home Owl Creek Nature Playschool Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Owl Creek Nature Playschool Ithaca, NY 14850 Group Child Care Home Tenwolde, Marcia Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Tenwolde, Marcia Ithaca, NY 14850 Group Child Care Home West Hill Educare Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home West Hill Educare Ithaca, NY 14850

Preschools in Ithaca

1 licensed preschools is listed in Ithaca. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights, Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850

Head Start Programs in Ithaca

9 federally funded head start programss are listed in Ithaca. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Belle Sherman Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 5 Head Start Program Beverly J. Martin School Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Cayuga Heights Elementary School Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 2 Head Start Program Enfield Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 3 Head Start Program Fall Creek Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 2 Head Start Program Harriet Center Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Longview Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 14 Head Start Program Racker Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 18 Head Start Program Sally Center Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 37
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School-Age Programs in Ithaca

24 licensed school-age programss are listed in Ithaca. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Academic Plus Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 157 School-Age Program Academic Plus Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 School-Age Program Belle Sherman After School Program Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 108 School-Age Program Belle Sherman After School Program Ithaca, NY 14850 School-Age Program Cayuga Heights School Age Program Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 100 School-Age Program Cayuga Heights School Age Program Ithaca, NY 14850 School-Age Program Cindy's Chinese Class Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 79 School-Age Program Cindy's Chinese Class Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 School-Age Program Enfield School Age Program, Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 60 School-Age Program Enfield School Age Program, Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 School-Age Program Fall Creek School Age Program, Inc Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 70 School-Age Program Fall Creek School Age Program, Inc Ithaca, NY 14850 School-Age Program Greater Ithaca Activities C.-SACC Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 168 School-Age Program Greater Ithaca Activities C.-SACC Ithaca, NY 14850 School-Age Program Northeast Kids Count, Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 80 School-Age Program Northeast Kids Count, Inc. Ithaca, NY 14850 School-Age Program Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center INC. Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 47 School-Age Program Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center INC. Ithaca, NY 14850 School-Age Program South Hill School Age Program Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 78 School-Age Program South Hill School Age Program Ithaca, NY 14850 School-Age Program Southside Community Center Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 50 School-Age Program Southside Community Center Ithaca, NY 14850 School-Age Program YMCA SACC Year Round School's Out Y Site Ithaca, NY 14850 Capacity 120 School-Age Program YMCA SACC Year Round School's Out Y Site Ithaca, NY 14850

ZIP codes in Ithaca

ZIP 14850Care providers
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How to pick care in Ithaca

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

When you are choosing care in Ithaca, NY, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Ithaca, NY have?
Based on current licensing data, Ithaca is home to 30 state-licensed providers: 23 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Ithaca facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Ithaca to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Ithaca licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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