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Licensed Daycare in Ithaca, New York

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Ithaca?

Statewide averages in New York run roughly $2050/month for infants and $1430/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Ithaca daycares?

All licensed New York centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Ithaca typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Ithaca?

New York families can apply for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Ithaca

ChildCare Aware reports the New York average full-time cost at $2,050/month for infant care and $1,430/month for preschool. City-level prices in Ithaca vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. New York families may also qualify for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437).

Full New York licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:5
Preschool ratio: 1:9
Avg capacity: 57 kids

ZIP codes covered

14850 45

Program types in Ithaca

All Ithaca licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

Acorn Ithaca LLC

Ithaca

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

A Licensed Center

Amuse U Daycare

Ithaca

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8

A Licensed Center

Aspen Grove Caterpillars

Ithaca

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

A Licensed Center

Aspen Grove Ithaca, LLC

Ithaca

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

B Licensed Center

Barber, Judy

Ithaca

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8

C Licensed Center

Corner of the Sky

Ithaca

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

C Licensed Center

Creative Care by Karin, LLC

Ithaca

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

D Licensed Center

Durfee, Melinda Joy

Ithaca

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8

G Licensed Center

Growing Wildflowers Childcare Program

Ithaca

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

J Licensed Center

Judd, Lindsey

Ithaca

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years Cap 12

K Licensed Center

KING MONTESSORI ACADEMY

Ithaca

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years Cap 6

L Licensed Center

Little Learners Academic Readiness Program, LLC

Ithaca

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

M Licensed Center

Marfran Ventures LLC

Ithaca

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8

O Licensed Center

Owl Creek Nature Playschool

Ithaca

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

T Licensed Center

Tenwolde, Marcia

Ithaca

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Ithaca, New York?

Our directory lists 43 licensed childcare centers in Ithaca, New York, sourced from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Ithaca?

Statewide averages in New York run roughly $2050/month for infants and $1430/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Ithaca daycares?

All licensed New York centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Ithaca typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Ithaca?

New York families can apply for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Ithaca daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.