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1954 Trumansburg Rd, Trumansburg, NY
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3 months to 6 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Class size | Nido (infant) classroom group size of 8 children |
| Staff | All staff complete a minimum of 15 hours of professional development annually |
| Daily life | Potty training: Self-care and toilet learning are an integral part of our curriculum |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 107 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Corrected during the visit
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
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.
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.
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
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
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 20, 1996.
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.
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.
107, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 266-0788 to ask.
(607) 266-0788.
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.