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Preschools in Ithaca, NY

Charlotte's Web Preschool

Charlotte's Web Preschool

Holly Creek Lane, Ithaca, NY

5.0

(1)

Charlotte's Web Preschool is new to the Ithaca area and has openings for this September! We enroll children, ages 2 1/2 - 5. There is a morning program, an afternoon program, and an option for all day care.

East Ithaca Preschool

East Ithaca Preschool

1825 Slaterville Road, Ithaca, NY

4.3

(6)

East Ithaca Preschool is a play-based, nurturing environment led by our dynamic, experienced and patient teacher Mrs. Foote. We enroll children from the ages of two and a half through age six. Your child may attend five days a week, or Tuesday/Thursdays or Monday/Wednesday/Fridays. Children under...
5.0
"We are forever grateful for EIP! Both of our boys attended/still attending. The growth they have both made is remarkable and the EIP community truly is family from the teachers to the parents to the students. I highly recommend EIP as a preschool to any family!"

Ayree C


VARNA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

VARNA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

943 DRYDEN RD, ITHACA, NY

The Varna After School Program (VASP) was started in 2016 as a program of the non-profit Varna Community Association. At VASP, children participate in activities designed to promote physical, mental, social, and emotional development. The program and its facilities are inspected regularly by the...

ITHACA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

ITHACA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

12 ASCOT PL, ITHACA, NY

MS offers a traditional Montessori education for children ages 3 months - 6 years old. We offer: Specially trained teachers who carefully observe and respect children’s individual needs and interests. A multi-age environment that allows younger children to learn from older children and older...

Racker

Racker

3226 Wilkins Rd., Ithaca, NY

In addition to our Integrated Early Childhood and Preschool classrooms, at our Wilkins Road location in Ithaca, we also offer our exclusive Toddler rooms where we provide the same curriculum, staff and belief system and experiences to 18 month - 3 year-olds. For families in need of more child care,...

Ithaca Montessori School

Ithaca Montessori School

12 Ascot Place, Ithaca, NY

IMS offers a traditional Montessori education for children ages 3 months - 6 years old. We offer: Specially trained teachers who carefully observe and respect children's individual needs and interests. A multi-age environment which allows younger children to learn from older children and older...

Namaste Montessori School

Namaste Montessori School

1608 Trumansburg Rd, ITHACA, NY

Starting at $830/mo

Namaste Montessori School provides toddler, primary/preschool, and elementary programs for children ages eighteen months through 12 years old in Ithaca, New York and the surrounding areas. Namaste Montessori School’s mission is to guide each student on their path of development by providing a...

Our community preschool is located at Temple Beth-El, a growing, active and diverse congregation in the heart of downtown Ithaca, minutes from Cornell University and Ithaca College.

THE DROP-IN CENTER INC

506 1st St, Ithaca, NY

The Drop-In Center Incorporated located at 506 1st Street, Ithaca, New York, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school's hours of operation is from seven-thirty AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten...

Cayuga Heights School Age Program

110 E Upland Rd, Ithaca, NY

Cayuga Heights School Age Program is a facility in Ithaca, NY provides children the chance to be themselves from a variety of activities after their conforming schedules. Activities include puzzles, arts and crafts, free play, dress-up, and games with free access to gymnasiums for free organized...

East Ithaca Preschool

1825 Slaterville Rd, Ithaca, NY

East Ithaca Preschool is one of the oldest non-profit cooperative preschool in Ithaca, NY where children can participate in a supervised play and learning experience with children of their own age. The school provides a quality preschool experience for children ages two and a half to five years old.

Coddington Road Community Center

920 Coddington Rd, Ithaca, NY

The Coddington Road Community Center is a non-profit organization that offers child care programs in Ithaca, New York. The organization is dedicated to providing children with a warm and safe environment conducive to learning and development. Coddington Road Community Center offers programs for...

Ithaca City School District

54 Gunderman Rd, Ithaca, NY

Ithaca City School District in Ithaca, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and Kids of all ages.

Namaste Montessori School

1608 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY

Namaste Montessori School is a child care facility located at 1608 Trumansburg Rd. Ithaca, NY. They focused on teaching children the essence of hard work, self discipline and integrity. Their program does not only prepare children for success in school, but for success in life.

Bjm Enrichment Program Inc

302 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY

BJM Enrichment Program is an extended day care facility in Ithaca, New York that offers after-school programs designed for school-age children. The company provides services such as homework assistance, academic tutoring, literacy support, and various enrichment activities. The company’s mission is...

room for growing

307 Coddington Road, Ithaca, NY

3X/MORE/Room For Growing Enrichment through play in a loving environment PHILOSOPHY: 3X/More/ Room For Growing is a licensed day care emphasizing early childhood education and family involvement. * We strive for a child directed education, which means introducing the child to as many possible...

U C N S

59 Dart Dr, Ithaca, NY

U C N S in Ithaca, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids of all ages.

NANCY GOLDBERG

416 W State St, Ithaca, NY

Nancy Goldberg in Ithaca, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids of all ages.

Dryden Montessori

Dryden Montessori

4 Thresher Place, Freeville, NY

Still considering preschool options for the Fall? Love Montessori, but looking for a smaller class size? Dryden Montessori offers a traditional Montessori curriculum, weekly French and yoga instruction, art and cooking, as well as weekly emails filled with photos. Conveniently located in a quiet...

Dryden Montessori School

4 Thresher Pl, Dryden, NY

Dryden Montessori School is an early childhood education program provider located at 4 Thresher Place, Dryden, New York. The school provides Montessori education and Montessori trained teachers to guide and nurture children ages 2.5 to 5 years old. The school also offers music program, yoga, and...

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Preschools in Ithaca, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.