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1.Lime Hollow Forest Preschool

3277 Gracie Road Cortland, NY

< 1 mi

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Lime Hollow Forest Preschool is a school without walls, where play things are the materials of the forest and the curriculum is all around you. We are an outdoor alternative to indoor schooling.
Preschool
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature

2.RACKER

882 NY-13 CORTLAND, NY

2 mi

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3.VARNA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

943 DRYDEN RD ITHACA, NY

16 mi

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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 Child Development Council and the Town of Dryden NY. VASP staff members work closely with children's parents and guardians and with the Varna Community Association Board of Directors to provide high…
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Waldorf
Outdoor/nature

4.ITHACA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

12 ASCOT PL ITHACA, NY

17 mi

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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 children to master their own skills through teaching. Each classroom is between 800-1,200 square foot that are filled with beautiful, hands-on Montessori materials. A curriculum that helps…
Montessori
Kindergarten
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Child care
Preschool

5.Racker

3226 Wilkins Rd. Ithaca, NY

19 mi

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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, we offer before and after school care. Although our formal day is scheduled from 7:00-5:00, we continue to provide child-directed learning activities and experiences in the morning as well as in…
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Preschool
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)

6.Honey Bunny Daycare LLC

145 Holly Creek Ln Ithaca, NY

19 mi

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At Honey Bunny Daycare, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, stimulating and welcoming environment for all children. We offer a Mandarin Chinese bilingual daycare program to all families that wish to provide their children with a cultural enrichment. Our founder and lead teacher Lucy was born and raised in Mainland China and moved to Ithaca, NY for college when she was 18. As a mother of two, Lucy has been teaching her mother tongue to her own children. Our unique language immersion…

7.Childtime of Syracuse, NY

4645 Nixon Park Dr Syracuse, NY

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27 mi

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At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them…
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Sara S. says "In referecne to the above rating, the writer is not reporting all the correct facts concerning how a flex pass operates. Flex passes are used for care needed once in awhile. They are sold at a reduced rate and therefore a family may not continue purchasing them for a schedule that is consistant of 2 or 3 days a week. If that was the case, all enrolled familes would continue to do that because it is a saving of $55 per day. They are again intended for a family that may need…
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8.Cny Childcare Services

101 Elmsford Road DeWitt, NY

32 mi

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I am a 58 year old mother of 2 adult children, who were graduates of the J/D Central School District. I have resided in the J/D area for over 25 years and have provided child care services for many children, from infant to school age. I have also provided before and after school care for multiple families during that span. I am a N.Y.S. Licensed child care provider effective 4/23/14. My F.B.I./D.M.V. Record is clean. My Pediatric/Adult CPR/1st Aid certifications are current until 04/23/25. The…

9.The Growing Place

3800 East Genesee Street Syracuse, NY

32 mi

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The Growing Place, Inc. is a well-known and highly respected child care center and preschool that has been serving the families of Onondaga County since 1978.
Child care
Preschool

10.Childtime of Liverpool, NY

5112 W Taft Rd Liverpool, NY

36 mi

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At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them…
Child care

11.Giggle Box Playhouse LLC

31 Barton Rd Apalachin, NY

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38 mi

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Giggle Box Playhouse LLC is an early childhood education center, located in Apalachin, NY. We offer daycare and an early childhood education programming for children 6 weeks to 6 years. We have a quaint facility, in a residential neighborhood with only 42 slots available. We are currently open and have available enrollment in all classrooms. We are a NYS Licensed Daycare facility. We are located one mile off of 434 in Apalachin, NY! Give us a call today and see what we can do for you! Call Jes…
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Melissa T says "My son has been at this daycare since July 2018. He absolutely love it there and so do I. The staff and the director are all really wonderful. My son has transitioned from infant to toddler and now into preschool. Every transition has been flawless. The director Jes always consults with parents and keeps in contact always. The staff have been nothing but exceptional to our family. They all work very hard. Within the first 2 days of preschool my son was writing his name. I can't…
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Academic

12.Childtime of Liverpool, NY

7453 1/2 Morgan Rd Liverpool, NY

39 mi

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At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them…
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13.Childtime of Baldwinsville, NY

8439 Loop Rd Baldwinsville, NY

42 mi

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At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them…
Child care

14.Jean's Daycare

122 Kline Rd Pennellville, NY

47 mi

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Registered Daycare Provider for 25 years. I'm located in the Phoenix school district. I'm certified in CPR and first aid. My daycare is the whole first floor of my house complete with bathroom and kitchen.I have plenty of toys and games for all ages and a ton of room for outdoor play! Located far from the road our long driveway is great for anything with wheels! There is a huge sand pile for getting dirty and a perfect sledding hill out back.Meals and snacks are provided. References are…

15.Sprouts Family Daycare

5364 Canal Street Durhamville, NY

48 mi

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Sprouts Family Daycare offers child care services, for children ages six weeks to four years old, in a nurturing and educational setting. The owner/provider, Heather D., has twenty-one years of experience in various child care settings, including toddler and preschool classrooms, as well as providing nanny services for families of multiples. Along with over a decade of experience, Heather also has a Bachelors degree in both Early Education and Elementary Education. At Sprouts, we believe that…

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Cortland, NY

After-school programs near you in Cortland, NY vary in length depending on the program, both in how many hours your child will meet each time and how many weeks the program lasts. Some after-school programs may last for a few hours after school completes each day for the entire school year, while others might offer after-school activities for an hour onece a week. Ultimately, the duration of these after-school programs is going to depend on the activity, seasonality, and other factors.

After school programs near you in Cortland, NY provide students with an opportunity to explore interests outside of classroom learning, build mentoring relationships, and develop a sense of community. These programs foster important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, responsibility, communication and problem-solving. They also help build self-confidence and enable informal educational experiences in a safe environment after the school day is over. After school programs are beneficial to both students’ academic and personal growth.

Depending on the program, activities in Cortland, NY may include tutoring, computer classes, academic clubs and recreational sports teams. Some after-school programs also offer fun arts and crafts classes, music lessons and field trips. The primary purpose of after-school programs is to provide an environment where children can safely learn and grow while having a great time, and there are many avenues available to achieving this.

To find a good after school program near you in Cortland, NY, look no further than Care.com. You can use Care.com to compare the profiles of different after school programs in your area, including how much they cost.

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