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Stepping Stones Montessori

208 East Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
licensed capacity
21
a week, county median
$255
year first licensed
2017
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About Stepping Stones Montessori

Stepping Stones Montessori is a licensed child care center in Ithaca, New York. The state has licensed it since September 1, 2017, for up to 21 children, serving preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Montessori

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
21 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity21 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stones Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Tompkins County has a median price of $255 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 Stepping Stones Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
21 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2017
License number
#795531
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2

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. Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

  8. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Nov 30, 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 Stepping Stones Montessori

Is Stepping Stones Montessori licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 1, 2017.

When was Stepping Stones Montessori last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping Stones Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 11 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 Stepping Stones Montessori care for?

21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Stepping Stones Montessori's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (607) 342-1681 to confirm.

How much does Stepping Stones Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 342-1681 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones Montessori's phone number?

(607) 342-1681.

Where is Stepping Stones Montessori?

208 East Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY 14850. The nearest other daycare we list is Greater Ithaca Activities C.-SACC, 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).