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Amuse U Daycare

Ithaca, NY 14850 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
8
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2019
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About Amuse U Daycare

Amuse U Daycare is a home daycare in Ithaca, New York. It is registered with the state (since September 30, 2019), for up to 8 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care and toddler care. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Thu 7:30am-5:30pm; Fri 7:30am-5:00pm; closed Sat-Sun”

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care and toddler care
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Amuse U Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Tompkins County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Tompkins County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Amuse U Daycare

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
8 children
First licensed
2019
License number
#850595
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 13 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      417.4(i) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room, or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the home that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. If there is not a separate, enclosed furnace room, trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored within four feet of the furnace.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      417.4(d) In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      417.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Amuse U Daycare

Is Amuse U Daycare licensed?

Yes. Amuse U Daycare is registered with the state and operating, first licensed September 30, 2019. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Amuse U Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Amuse U Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 13 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Amuse U Daycare care for?

8, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Amuse U Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Amuse U Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 288-2059 to ask.

What is Amuse U Daycare's phone number?

(607) 288-2059.

Where is Amuse U Daycare?

Ithaca, NY 14850. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).