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Tompkins Community Action

1 Bella Vista Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
licensed capacity
21
a week, county median
$255
year first licensed
2000

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About Tompkins Community Action

Tompkins Community Action is a licensed child care center in Ithaca, New York. The state has licensed it since January 25, 2000, for up to 21 children, serving preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tompkins Community Action 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).

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 Tompkins Community Action

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
21 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2000
License number
#44719
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(12) 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.2(e)(7) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: documentation from the local health office or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been inspected and approved within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal;

  5. Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(33) 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

  6. Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 7, 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 Tompkins Community Action

Is Tompkins Community Action licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 25, 2000.

When was Tompkins Community Action last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tompkins Community Action had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 7 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 Tompkins Community Action care for?

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

What are Tompkins Community Action's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (607) 375-6324 to confirm.

How much does Tompkins Community Action cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 375-6324 to ask.

What is Tompkins Community Action's phone number?

(607) 375-6324.

Where is Tompkins Community Action?

1 Bella Vista Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850. The nearest other daycare we list is Tompkins Community Action, 0.8 miles away.

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