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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…
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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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…
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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…
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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 carefully prepared environment, which nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of each individual.
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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.
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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…
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4541 Meads Creek Road Painted Post, NY
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Toddler Town and Beyond Daycare I/II locations are for children whose parents seek safe, consistent quality care in a family environment. We strive to maintain an atmosphere that will help each child feel comfortable and confident about themselves and others. Each child will be encouraged to accept and value all people, including themselves.
Our goal is provide high quality child care that stimulates and promotes physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of young children in a…
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Paula R. says "I have worked for ToddlerTown & Beyond for almost 10 years. Believe me when I say the hardest part is when I have to let them go after being with them for years. I have really liked all of the staff I have worked with, we make cominggood team. The parents of my kids have been wonderful and I look forward to many more years with new ones coming in and old ones coming back for visits."
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Itsy Bitsy offers preschool sessions for 3-5 year olds with full-day wrap-around care available, as well as before- and after-school care for 5-12 year olds. We have a large, open facility with everything needed for a safe, fun and enriching experience.
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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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April Ransom is a child learning and development community conveniently located on 55 Dam Overlook Ln, Lawrenceville, PA. Their center believes that the key to successful early childhood education is flexibility and, thus, have planned their curriculum specific to individual student requirements.
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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.
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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…
At Penny's daycare out motto is "where learning is fun!", we bring a fun atmosphere to learning. Our goal is to help your child develop into the best version of their selves while being surrounded by loving caring teachers. We have been in business for over 30 years providing a nurturing environment for your little ones.
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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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Giggle Box Playhouse LLC
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…
- Melissa T
ToddlerTown & Beyond Daycare I/II
I have worked for ToddlerTown & Beyond for almost 10 years. Believe me when I say the hardest part is when I have to let them go after…
- Paula R.
Childtime of Syracuse, NY
In referecne to the above rating, the writer is not reporting all the correct facts concerning how a flex pass operates. Flex passes are…
- Sara S.
FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Ithaca, NY
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Ithaca, NY?
Pre-k programs in Ithaca, NY offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!
What questions should I ask when researching a pre-k near me in Ithaca, NY?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Ithaca, NY, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.
What will my child do at pre-k near me in Ithaca, NY?
Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Ithaca, NY typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!
What else do I need to know about pre-k near me in Ithaca, NY?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Ithaca, NY programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.
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