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Coddington Road Community Center

920 Coddington Rd, Ithaca, NY 148504.9· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
168
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1992

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About Coddington Road Community Center

Coddington Road Community Center is a licensed child care center in Ithaca, New York. The state has licensed it since March 1, 1992, for up to 168 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 8 weeks to 5 years (childcare)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
168 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 8 weeks to 5 years (childcare)
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp
Class sizeAfterschool care for up to 26 elementary-aged children
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided. Extended care: Full day programming on most school holidays (Coddington Wild)
Discounts50% discount on camp tuition for Junior CIT program weeks
MoreFounded Since 1949
Licensed capacity168 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Coddington Road Community Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tompkins County has a median price of $289 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 Coddington Road Community Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
168 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1992
License number
#40432
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 13 of 19 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 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 24, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(n)(2) Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

  2. Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.4(f) Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

  5. Feb 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.4(f) Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

  6. Dec 17, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Other rules

      418-1.10(c) In accordance with the provisions of Sections 413 and 415 of the Social Services Law, child care center staff must immediately report any suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment concerning a child receiving child care to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, or cause such a report to be made, when such staff have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them in their capacity as child care center workers is an abused or maltreated child. This must be done in the following manner:

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  7. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. May 9, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  5. Feb 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  6. Jan 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

  7. Jan 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

  8. Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(n)(2) Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

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 Coddington Road Community Center

Is Coddington Road Community Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 1, 1992.

When was Coddington Road Community Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Coddington Road Community Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 13 of 19 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 Coddington Road Community Center care for?

168, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Coddington Road Community Center's hours?

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

How much does Coddington Road Community Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 277-1434 to ask.

What is Coddington Road Community Center's phone number?

(607) 277-1434.

Where is Coddington Road Community Center?

920 Coddington Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850. The nearest other daycare we list is Tompkins Community Action, 2.6 miles away.

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