Welcome to Cornell University Child Care Center

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Ready to Become a Bright Horizons Parent?

Amber S., Daycare Center Director, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Meet the Center Director

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217 Jessup Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

M-F: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Phone: +1 607-255-1010

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Military Family Benefit

Bright Horizons is a proud partner of the Department of Defense and their Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN) Program.

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Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare

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Infants

An exceptional place for your baby to thrive and grow

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Toddler/Twos

An engaging world where toddlers learn and explore

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Preschool

Where curious children become inspired and ready for school

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Summer Program

A welcoming place for age-appropriate fun, friendships, and exploration

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Meet Our Teaching Team

Heather P., Daycare Lead Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Heather P.

I love teaching because: Knowing that I played a part in children learning brightens my day.

Teaching since: 2001

Serina C., Daycare Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Serina C.

I love teaching because: I like knowing I help build the building blocks of the fundamentals that will help a child grow into a confident, successful adult.

Teaching since: 2000

Courtney B., Daycare Lead Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Courtney B.

I love teaching because: I love working with children because they like to learn new things and try new things

Teaching since: 2014

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Bringing Our Curriculum to Life

Scientific experiments for Kids | STEM activities|Safety goggles|Bright Horizons
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Our NAEYC Accreditation

Bright Horizons is committed to 100% NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation for all of our eligible child care centers and preschools.

Why NAEYC? Based on a multi-step process of continuous evaluation and improvement, NAEYC accreditation is the most comprehensive in the field, ensuring that our programs are informed by research and demonstrate high-quality standards.

NAEYC accreditation is our commitment to families. It is one way we provide the very best care and education for young children. Bright Horizons goes beyond what a traditional daycare would offer in order to establish a strong foundation for success in school and life.

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Upcoming Events for Families

Preschool Info Session

October 17 | 4-5pm

Learn about our preschool program, view the classrooms, and meet our teachers!

STEM Fest

November 7 | 4-6pm

Join us for fun hands-on STEM activities and more – all are welcome!