News & Events

IC3’s Annual Board Meeting Presentation

To learn more about the inner workings of IC3, click here to review our Annual Board Meeting Presentation.

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IC3 response to COVID-19 Parent Communication 3-15-2020

3/15/20 Dear IC3 Parents, The closing of the ICSD has prompted many discussions over the past few days and after much contemplation IC3 Administration and the Executive Committee has decided to remain open at this time. We have been in close communication with the Tompkins County Health Department, Office of Children and Family Services, Child […]

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IC3’s Silent Auction 2020

We are excited for our upcoming Annual Silent Auction March 7th to benefit our building expansion project which will provide additional high quality childcare to the community. Click here for tickets and more information.      

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Spectrum News November 27, 2019

Child Care Shortage in Tompkins County

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2019/11/27/child-care-shortage-in-tompkins-county#  Child Care Shortage in Tompkins County By Krystal Cole Tompkins County PUBLISHED 6:51 PM ET Nov. 27, 2019 UPDATED 7:39 PM ET Nov. 27, 2019 Finding quality child care can be a tough task. For parents in Tompkins County, it’s even tougher. Having a baby can add up in a hurry. Diapers, food, and clothes zap the […]

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Empire State Grant Media Center November 4, 2019

Empire State Development Announces Expansion of Ithaca Community Childcare Center

https://esd.ny.gov/esd-media-center/press-releases/ithaca-childcare-expansion Empire State Development Announces Expansion of Ithaca Community Childcare Center November 4, 2019 Ithaca Community Childcare Center Will Expand Capacity and Services to Address Barriers to the Workforce for Parents by Providing after School and Part-Day Toddler and Pre-K Programming  Investment Complements “Southern Tier Soaring” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the […]

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The Ithaca Voice July 16, 2019

Ithaca Community Childcare Center moves forward with expansion

Ithaca Community Childcare moves forward with expansion

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27th Annual Share The Warmth Drive

The Ithaca Rotary Club is collecting new/gently used, clean clothing for Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga to distribute for their 27th Annual Share the Warmth drive. Beginning November 8 through December 18, stop in to our main campus and look for the big red crate!

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IC3’s Annual Board Presentation

If you’re curious about the breakdown of tuition and the inner workings of IC3 please sign up for our Annual Board Presentation on October 2nd from 5:30pm-7pm in IC3’s Large Gym. Pizza and childcare are provided, RSVP to office@icthree.org, call 607-257-0200 or stop by the front desk. Hope to see you there!

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IC3’s Annual All Site BBQ

IC3 we be holding our annual All Site BBQ at IC3’s Main Center on Wednesday, August 7th from 5:15pm to 6:30pm. The BBQ is catered by Brook’s House of BBQ and is free to all that attend, however; we do ask that you sign up in advance so that we have enough for everyone! Please […]

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IC3’s Things on Wheels Truck Show

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, June 15, from 10am to 2pm We invite children of all ages to come and explore various community vehicles and enjoy face painting, sensory tables, a giant slide as well as a picnic lunch with friends and family. All while helping raise money for IC3’s playground redesign and build project!

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Soap for Hope

IC3 will be participating in the Soap for Hope campaign to benefit the Samaritan Center.  This is a Tompkins County-Wide personal care products collection drive.  It is occurring now through May 13.  There will be a collection bin for items to be donated by employees and families, stop by our main campus or Kendal to […]

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IC3’s 17th Annual Silent Auction March 16th

Item List as of 3/5/2019

17th Annual Silent Auction Items Llist IC3’s 17th Annual Silent Auction, Saturday March 16th 5:30-6:30 pm VIP Reception  6:30-10:00 pm Main Event Held at Emerson Suites at Ithaca College.  Childcare available for attendees at IC3, 579 Warren Road For tickets or information – Phone: 607-257-0200              Website: www.icthree.org              Email: office@icthree.org  Special thank you to our primary sponsors, Cayuga Medical […]

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26th Annual Share the Warmth

The Ithaca Rotary Club is collecting new/gently used, clean clothing for Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga to distribute for their 26th Annual Share the Warmth drive. From now until December 12, stop in to our main campus and look for the big red crate!

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NY Gives Day

Why Should you give on NYGivesDay? #NYGivesDay is a day dedicated to giving back to nonprofits throughout New York State by a way of a 24-hour fundraising challenge that works to raise awareness, build support, and increase shared philanthropy throughout communities that span the vast state of New York. IC3 is raising money this NY Gives […]

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26th Annual Share the Warmth

The Ithaca Rotary Club is collecting new/gently used, clean clothing for Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga to distribute for their 26th Annual Share the Warmth drive. From now until December 12, stop in to our main campus and look for the big red crate!

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Diaper Drive

  IC3 is participating in The Samaritan Center’s (Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga) Diaper Drive! They will be collecting diapers for local families in need from August 1st to September 15th. Please feel free to drop your donations off at any of our 3 sites. (IC3 Main Center, IC3 @ Kendal and IC3 After school/Summer Camp) […]

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IC3’s Annual All-Site BBQ

  Come meet and mingle with our Board of Directors, staff and families at IC3’s Annual All Site BBQ on August 1, from 5:15pm to 6:30pm at our Main Center located on 579 Warren Road. For more information or to RSVP please contact Lesli at office@icthree.org Hope to see you there!

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IC3’s Annual Truck Show

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, June 16, from 10am to 2pm We invite children of all ages to come and explore various community vehicles and enjoy face painting, sensory tables, a giant slide as well as a picnic lunch with friends and family. All while helping raise money for IC3’s scholarship fund!

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Soap for Hope

IC3 will be participating in the Soap for Hope campaign to benefit the Samaritan Center.  This is a Tompkins County-Wide personal care products collection drive.  It is occurring now through May 15.  There will be a collection bin for items to be donated by employees and families, stop by our main campus to donate TODAY!

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Transition to Kindergarten

Is your child starting Kindergarten? Are you unsure of the process? Do you have some questions or concerns? If so, Ithaca Community Childcare Center (IC3) is hosting a Transition to Kindergarten discussion panel on Tuesday, April 24th from 6pm to 7pm. Ithaca City School District professionals will be on hand to share their knowledge and […]

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All Site Social & UsBorne Book Drive

  You’re all invited to IC3’s All Site Social on Friday, April 13 with a performance from Tom Knight! A dish to pass social will be held in our small gym from 5:15pm to 6pm with the performance at 6pm to 7pm in our large gym. If you are unfamiliar with Tom Knight, he’s a […]

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We’ve Invested In IC3 – Will You JOIN US?

The Ithaca Community Childcare Center’s Board of Directors has worked on planning for long-term security and sustainability for the Center for many years. This planning involved working with Cornell University, owners of the land and co-owners of the building, on a contract that would meet the Center’s needs. Through thoughtful conversations, IC3 was able to […]

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IC3 Celebrates International Mud Day!

On June 29, IC3 pre-k classrooms celebrated all things MUD! International Mud Day was created by the World Forum Foundation’s Nature Action Collaborative for Children in an effort to connect children to the natural world. In addition to forming a connection with nature and appreciation for the environment, children learn a lot through mud play! […]

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IC3 Staff Attend All Day Training

Dan Gartrell presents on guidance and addressing challenging behaviors

  IC3 staff participated in an all day training with Dan Gartrell on Friday, May 5. Dan Gartrell is a former Head Start teacher for the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe in northern Minnesota. During the 1970s, Dan completed his Masters degree at Bemidji State University in northern Minnesota where he was a CDA advisor for […]

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Book Drive at IC3 December 15-February 1

As the holiday season approaches and you find yourself sorting through your children’s things, consider putting aside gently used books your child no longer reads and bringing them to IC3! We are holding our annual book drive from December 15, 2016- February 1, 2017 for the Family Reading Partnership’s Bright Red Bookshelf program. Your gently used […]

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