About Ithaca Community Childcare Center
Ithaca Community Childcare Center
Our nurturing teachers and assistants will help your 8 week to 12 year old child embrace a lifelong love of learning. Come see why IC3 is such a great place to play, learn, work, and grow!
Our Difference
Our Mission
Ithaca Community Childcare Center (IC3) is committed to providing families with the highest standard of child-inspired, professionally-nurtured care and educational opportunities.
Our Vision
IC3 supports families through best practices with a commitment to positively impact children’s lives to create a better future.
Our Values
There are 6 principles we value. These are the ideals that guide our actions. They are what is meaningful and important to our community and how we uphold our vision: Community, Adaptability, Innovation, Inclusiveness, Compassion, Respect
Philosophy & Curriculum
Our philosophy is called Child-Centered Active Learning. The term “Child-Centered Active Learning” refers to learning that is initiated and actively carried out by the learner, building on his or her intrinsic desire to acquire knowledge and learn about the world. There are three components to this approach: Child Centered, Active and Learning.
Child-Centered
Activities are based upon children’s interest and developmental levels, and build upon their experiences in a meaningful way. A variety of materials allows for children to make choices that are enjoyable, related to their current interests, and allow for opportunities to experience feelings of control, success and competence.
Active
Activities are based upon children’s interest and developmental levels, and build upon their experiences in a meaningful way. A variety of materials allows for children to make choices that are enjoyable, related to their current interests, and allow for opportunities to experience feelings of control, success and competence.
Learning
Activities are based upon children’s interest and developmental levels, and build upon their experiences in a meaningful way. A variety of materials allows for children to make choices that are enjoyable, related to their current interests, and allow for opportunities to experience feelings of control, success and competence.
Continuity of Care
The Program Model, Continuity of Care, has been established in order for children to form long term trust and secure attachments to their caregivers.
Community Outreach
IC3 has been serving the Ithaca com- munity since 1976, and we are proud of the impact we have had on local events and organizations.
Policies & Procedures
In order to operate successfully IC3 impalements daily policies and procedures for staff and families.
Quality Stars
New York States quality rating and improvement system, designed to achieve the best possible care for your children.
Careers
IC3 offers a variety of full time, part time and per diem employment opportunities . IC3 is an equal opportunity employer
NAEYC Accreditation
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation is the gold standard for early childhood programs across the country. Families of young children who attend NAEYC-accredited programs can be confident that they deliver the highest quality early care and education.
Our Team
A dedicated staff team is the backbone of any successful organization. What sets ours apart is their unwavering commitment to the mission, vision and values of the organization.
United Way
of Tompkins County
FUNDED PARTNER
Ithaca Community Childcare Center is located in the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ (Cayuga Nation). We acknowledge their painful history of dispossession and commit to supporting their continuous connection to the land.
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