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Owl Creek Nature Playschool

Ithaca, NY 14850 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2022

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About Owl Creek Nature Playschool

Owl Creek Nature Playschool is a licensed group home daycare in Ithaca, New York. The state has licensed it since December 29, 2022, for up to 16 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Licensed capacity
16 children

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Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Owl Creek Nature Playschool 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).

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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 Owl Creek Nature Playschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#886688
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Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(b)(1)(ii) The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

  3. Mar 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(v) Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(d) In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.

  4. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

  8. Feb 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

  9. Dec 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(f)(13) Medication must be returned to the parent or guardian when it is no longer required by the child or, with the permission of the parent or guardian, be properly disposed of by the caregiver.

  10. Sep 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(w) The use of trampolines by day care children is prohibited, except for small one-person exercise trampolines.

      Corrected during the visit

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Owl Creek Nature Playschool

Is Owl Creek Nature Playschool licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 29, 2022.

When was Owl Creek Nature Playschool last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Owl Creek Nature Playschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 of 15 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 Owl Creek Nature Playschool care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Owl Creek Nature Playschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (603) 923-8936 to confirm.

How much does Owl Creek Nature Playschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (603) 923-8936 to ask.

What is Owl Creek Nature Playschool's phone number?

(603) 923-8936.

Where is Owl Creek Nature Playschool?

Ithaca, NY 14850. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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