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Ithaca Montessori School

12 Ascot Place, Ithaca, NY 148505.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
107
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1996

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About Ithaca Montessori School

Ithaca Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Ithaca, New York. The state has licensed it since November 20, 1996, for up to 107 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessori

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 3 months to 6 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
107 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with early drop-off (8:00 a.m.) and late pick-up options”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3 months to 6 years old
ProgramsInfant care and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Class sizeNido (infant) classroom group size of 8 children
StaffAll staff complete a minimum of 15 hours of professional development annually
Daily lifePotty training: Self-care and toilet learning are an integral part of our curriculum
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity107 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ithaca Montessori School 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 Ithaca Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
107 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1996
License number
#43388
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule 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

  5. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 29, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(1)(iii) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: in the event of an accident or illness requiring immediate health care, secure such care and notify the parent; and

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 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.

  8. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 19, 2025Complaint 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.

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: 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 child care center staff; 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

  5. Oct 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Ithaca Montessori School

Is Ithaca Montessori School licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 20, 1996.

When was Ithaca Montessori School last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ithaca Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 14 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 Ithaca Montessori School care for?

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

What are Ithaca Montessori School's hours?

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

How much does Ithaca Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 266-0788 to ask.

What is Ithaca Montessori School's phone number?

(607) 266-0788.

Where is Ithaca Montessori School?

12 Ascot Place, Ithaca, NY 14850. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA SACC Year Round School's Out Y Site, 0.3 miles away.

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