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Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights

309 Highland Road, Ithaca, NY 148505.0· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
44
open each week
6 days
monthly, posted tuition
$166
year first licensed
1997

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About Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights

Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights is a licensed child care center in Ithaca, New York. The state has licensed it since November 14, 1997, for up to 44 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $166 to $731.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2, 3, and 4
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “day runs from 9 to Noon; early drop off, lunch, and extended day until 3pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2, 3, and 4
ProgramsDrop-in care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
StaffTeachers must continue educational training and professional development
Daily lifeParents pack food
DiscountsUniversal Pre-K discount for Roost students in ICSD attending 5 days/week (save up to $600 per month)
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights lists monthly tuition from $166 to $731. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Tompkins County has a median price of $275 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Extended Day 1-3pm, M-F (Nest - 2 Year Olds)$442
Extended Day 1-3pm, M-F (Roost/Nook)$432
Lunch Bunch Noon-1p, M-F (Roost/Nook)$166
Lunch Bunch Noon-1pm, M-F (Nest - 2 Year Olds)$223
Nest - 2 Year Olds, 9a-Noon, M-F$731
Nest - 2 Year Olds, M/T/W (3 days)$548
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Nest - 2 Year Olds, Th/F (2 days)$366
Nook - 3 Year Olds, 9a-Noon, M-F$646
Nook - 3 Year Olds, M-Th$582
Roost - 4 Year Olds, Monthly Tuition 9a-Noon, M-F$630
10 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1997
License number
#43521
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule 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. (not corrected)

  2. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  9. Oct 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.15(c)(11) 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: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart;

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 Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights

Is Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 14, 1997.

When was Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 8 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 Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights cost?

Monthly tuition from $166 to $731, as it lists it.

What is Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights' phone number?

(607) 257-7648.

Where is Community Nursery of Cayuga Heights?

309 Highland Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornell Child Care Center, 0.5 miles away.

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