Trumansburg, NY

Trumansburg Community Nursery School is a highly-regarded non-profit preschool offering play-based education with a focus on social-emotional development. The center features experienced early childhood educators with low student-teacher ratios, creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes creativity, exploration, and community involvement. Their curriculum includes hands-on learning activities, outdoor play in their secure playground, and age-appropriate academic preparation. The school maintains strong parent partnerships and has served generations of local families with its developmentally appropriate approach to early education.

Ithaca Montessori School serves the greater Trumansburg area with authentic Montessori education from infancy through elementary years. The school features AMI-trained teachers and carefully prepared environments that encourage independence, concentration, and love of learning. Their infant and toddler programs emphasize sensory development and practical life skills, while preschool and pre-K programs focus on literacy, mathematics, and cultural studies. The campus includes beautiful outdoor classrooms, gardens, and natural play spaces. With small class sizes and individualized learning plans, this center is renowned for its peaceful atmosphere and strong academic foundation.

Primrose School of Ithaca provides balanced learning through their exclusive Balanced Learning curriculum, combining purposeful play with nurturing guidance from degreed early childhood teachers. The school features state-of-the-art security systems, including secured entry and comprehensive monitoring. Their approach emphasizes character development, literacy, and STEM education through hands-on activities. The facility includes age-appropriate playgrounds, dedicated art and music rooms, and spacious classrooms designed for optimal learning. Primrose maintains strong health and safety protocols with nutritious meal programs and maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios, making it a popular choice for families commuting from Trumansburg to the Ithaca area.