Tompkins Community Action
210 Hancock Street Suite #2, Ithaca, NY
King Montessori Academy
- licensed capacity
- 6
- a week, county median
- $200
- year first licensed
- 2024
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About
About King Montessori Academy
King Montessori Academy is a home daycare in Ithaca, New York. It is registered with the state (since September 4, 2024), for up to 6 children.
It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and preschool. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriBefore- and after-school
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Children aged 2-6
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (607) 342-4694 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Children aged 2-6 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | Lead guide is a Montessori-certified educator and trained psychologist |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (QualityStarsNY 4-Star Provisional Rating) |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
King Montessori Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Tompkins County has a median price of $200 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for King Montessori Academy
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 6 children
- First licensed
- 2024
- License number
- #921326
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 10 visits
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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See all 10 visits
- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about King Montessori Academy
Is King Montessori Academy licensed?
Yes. King Montessori Academy is registered with the state and operating, first licensed September 4, 2024. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was King Montessori Academy last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has King Montessori Academy had rules cited by the state?
No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 10 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 King Montessori Academy care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are King Montessori Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (607) 342-4694 to confirm.
How much does King Montessori Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 342-4694 to ask.
What is King Montessori Academy's phone number?
(607) 342-4694.
Where is King Montessori Academy?
Ithaca, NY 14850. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.