Tompkins Community Action
210 Hancock Street Suite #2, Ithaca, NY
West Hill Educare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $200
- year first licensed
- 2022
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About West Hill Educare
West Hill Educare is a licensed group home daycare in Ithaca, New York. The state has licensed it since November 28, 2022, for up to 12 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications, whether it accepts child care subsidies and hours.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Contact the daycare to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
West Hill Educare 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 West Hill Educare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 12 children
- First licensed
- 2022
- License number
- #889473
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 12 visits · 1 rule in all
- Safety and hazards 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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See all 13 visits
- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
416.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about West Hill Educare
Is West Hill Educare licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 28, 2022.
When was West Hill Educare last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has West Hill Educare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 12 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 West Hill Educare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are West Hill Educare's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is West Hill Educare?
Ithaca, NY 14850. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.