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Aspen Grove Ithaca

Ithaca, NY 14850 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2015

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About Aspen Grove Ithaca

Aspen Grove Ithaca is a licensed group home daycare in Ithaca, New York. The state has licensed it since June 24, 2015, for up to 16 children.

It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
18 months to 5 years of age
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 months to 5 years of age
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
EnrichmentFine Art, Spanish, Music, Cooking, Gardening, Outdoor Exploration, Music and Movement
StaffTeachers and administrators hold Degrees in Education
Daily lifeSnacks provided
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 2005
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Aspen Grove Ithaca 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).

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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 Aspen Grove Ithaca

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2015
License number
#672039
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

  3. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      416.2(a)(5) Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: sworn statements by the provider, assistant(s), substitutes and any person 18 years of age or older who resides in the proposed group family day care home indicating whether, to the best of their knowledge, they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction, and fingerprint images as required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article;

  5. Jun 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(c) Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

  6. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      416.8(j)(2) Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

  8. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

  10. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo 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 Aspen Grove Ithaca

Is Aspen Grove Ithaca licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 24, 2015.

When was Aspen Grove Ithaca last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Aspen Grove Ithaca had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 10 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 Aspen Grove Ithaca care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Aspen Grove Ithaca's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (607) 277-0156 to confirm.

How much does Aspen Grove Ithaca cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 277-0156 to ask.

What is Aspen Grove Ithaca's phone number?

(607) 277-0156.

Where is Aspen Grove Ithaca?

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).