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Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center

943 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
licensed capacity
47
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$215
year first licensed
2025

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About

About Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center

Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center is a school-age program in Ithaca, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 22, 2025), for up to 47 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 12:45 PM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
12:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
47 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday12:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday12:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday12:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Thursday12:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Friday10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Tompkins County has a median price of $215 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 Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
47 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2025
License number
#940811
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 6, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the program, 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; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Safety and hazards

      414.15(c)(1) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 414.4 and 414.5 of this Part;

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(n) The use of any type device for social or entertainment purposes, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, using the internet, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(j) When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(g) Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(d) A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

  5. Nov 10, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the program, 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; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(b)(1) Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(j) When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.5(n)(2) Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(d) A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

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 Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center

Is Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center licensed?

Yes. Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 22, 2025. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 2 of 5 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 Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center care for?

47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 12:45 PM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 272-2658 to ask.

What is Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center's phone number?

(607) 272-2658.

Where is Raftedu Chinese Cultural Center?

943 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornell Child Care Center, 1.9 miles away.

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