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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.
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2, 3, and 4 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Teachers must continue educational training and professional development |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Discounts | Universal Pre-K discount for Roost students in ICSD attending 5 days/week (save up to $600 per month) |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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 words | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
State record
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
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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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)
418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Corrected during the visit
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
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
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;
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 14, 1997.
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.
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.
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $166 to $731, as it lists it.
(607) 257-7648.
309 Highland Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornell Child Care Center, 0.5 miles away.