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Cornell University Child Care Center

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Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare

For ages 1 month - 5 years

Infants

Infants

An exceptional place for your baby to thrive and grow
Toddlers & Twos

Toddler/Twos

An engaging world where toddlers learn and explore
Preschool

Preschool

Where curious children become inspired and ready for school
Summer Camps

Summer Program

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

Summer Registration

June 30 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Join us for an action-packed summer! Rolling enrollment starts in February.

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Meet Our Teaching Team

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

Amber

I love Bright Horizons because: Helping children (and their families) is the most rewarding job I can think of!

In education since: 2007

Serina, Daycare Lead Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Serina

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

Michelle, Daycare Business Manager 1, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Michelle

I love Bright Horizons because: I love working with families and seeing them grow!

In education since: 2000

Courtney, Daycare Instructional Coach, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Courtney

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

In education since: 2014

Emily, Daycare Lead Educator, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Emily

I love Bright Horizons because: I love to teach and watch them grow! I am a child at heart.

In education since: 2015

Diedra, Daycare Substitute, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Diedra

I love teaching because: I love knowing that I can make an impact on a child's life and be someone they will remember in adulthood!

Teaching since: 2017

Samantha, Daycare Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Samantha

I love teaching because: I love to make a positive impact on the children and their families.

Teaching since: 2018

Margaret, Daycare Substitute, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Margaret

I love teaching because: Knowing that my job is to help kids achieve their full potential brings a huge smile to my face!

Teaching since: 2018

Shelly, Daycare Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Shelly

I love teaching because: I enjoy seeing things through the eyes of young children where everything is new and joyful and filled with wonder!

Teaching since: 2019

Taneha, Daycare Instructional Coach, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Taneha

I love Bright Horizons because: I love working with children because they are sweet, funny, innocent and keep my day busy!

In education since: 2019

Feixue, Daycare Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Feixue

I love teaching because: I love to watch children learn new things and see the joy they get from what they learned.

Teaching since: 2019

Rachel, Daycare Associate Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Rachel

I love teaching because: I love seeing children's faces light up when they experience or learn something new!

Teaching since: 2020

Zada, Daycare Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Zada

I love teaching because: I love that children also encourage you to use your imagination and find new creative ways to do things!

Teaching since: 2022

Kevin, Daycare Substitute, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Kevin

I love teaching because: I love that no single day at work is the same!

Teaching since: 2022

Macy, Daycare Associate Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Macy

I love teaching because: I love getting to celebrate little things everyday!

Teaching since: 2022

Amanda, Daycare Substitute, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Amanda

I love teaching because: I believe the best teachers educate with their heart, not just their minds!

Teaching since: 2022

JI SUN, Daycare Lead Educator, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

JI SUN

I love Bright Horizons because: I love that no day is the same when working with children!

In education since: 2023

Sarah, Daycare Associate Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Sarah

I love teaching because: Working with children is so meaningful and rewarding!

Teaching since: 2023

Mollie, Daycare Substitute, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Mollie

I love teaching because: Getting to step into the teacher role with my toddler friends is the greatest job in the world!

Teaching since: 2022

Viola, Daycare Lead Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Viola

I love teaching because: There is nothing more rewarding than enabling a child to explore, see, and learn for himself (herself)!

Teaching since: 2022

Feina, Daycare Associate Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Feina

I love teaching because: I love working with children of all ages!

Teaching since: 2023

Hannah, Daycare Substitute, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Hannah

I love teaching because: I learn from the children I'm working with every day!

Teaching since: 2023

Kara, Daycare Associate Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Kara

I love teaching because: I enjoy making a positive impact on the children's lives.

Teaching since: 2023

Charles, Daycare Associate Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Charles

I love teaching because: Being a teacher brings me great joy! Playing a small part in making the world a better place.

Teaching since: 2023

Terri, Daycare Associate Teacher, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Terri

I love teaching because: I enjoy watching the children learn and grow.

Teaching since: 2023

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

Heather

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

Teaching since: 2001

Stephanie, Daycare Instructional Coach, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Stephanie

I love Bright Horizons because: Their view of the world is so fresh and always innocent, and their energy is just so contagious! Every day is an adventure full of all sorts of learning for both teachers and children!

In education since: 2009

Samantha, Daycare Assistant Director, Cornell University Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY

Samantha

I love Bright Horizons because: I love watching children get to that 'ah ha' moment!

In education since: 2000

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My Bright Day™ for Parents

Our mobile app keeps you connected throughout your child’s day. Get photos, real-time updates on care, learning, and milestones, and stay up to date on important notifications.

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My Bright Day App on an iPhone