Child Care Programs
Franziska Racker Centers operates Office of Children and Family Services licensed and regulated childcare programs within our Tompkins and Cortland County Preschool programs. Both sites offer Inclusive classrooms that serve both typical and special needs children in an integrated setting. Child care programs for toddlers (18 months-3 years) and preschool aged children (3 years to 5 years) employ a cooperative approach that promotes learning by both children and staff through exploring each other's strengths and differences. The Centers serve a wide range of disabilities including autism, spina bifida, developmental, and physical needs. A special needs child enrolled in child care may also receive therapies and special education support while attending the Centers.
Nutritious meals and snacks are provided daily and regulated through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to ensure all nutritional and dietary needs are being met. All staff are carefully screened, fingerprinted and cleared through the NYS Child Abuse Central Registry. In addition, all staff complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years as part of our licensing and regulatory requirements. A staff member certified in CPR is on site at all times. Both sites operate year-round and are open full days Monday - Friday.
~To download a PDF brochure that includes rate information for our Ithaca Child Care, click here.
~To download a PDF brochure that includes rate information for our Cortland Child Care, click here.
