School-Age Child Care
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Southside Community Center
Ithaca, NY
· Tompkins County
305 South Plain Street,
Ithaca, NY 14850
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed School-Age Child Care
Active License
License Number
583072
Licensed Since
2013
License Issued
Jan 28, 2023
Active Through
Jan 27, 2027
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Child Development Council of Central New York, Inc.
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About the Provider
Since its incorporation in 1934, the Southside Community Center, Inc., continues to affirm, empower, and foster the development of self pride among the African-American citizens of greater Ithaca. Through forums and activities in education, recreation, political and social awareness, the Southside Community Center is a community resource center. We serve as a vehicle to develop an appreciation for the contributions and presence of those peoples of African descent in the greater Ithaca community and in the larger world community.
Additional Information:
Initial License Date: 1/28/2013; This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; This facility is authorized to administer medications;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-SRO-005416 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection | |||
| 2025-10-28 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-SRO-111172 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-SRO-057449 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection | |||
| 2025-07-31 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-SRO-056006 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-07-31 | Violation | 414.8(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. | |||
| 2025-07-31 | Violation | 414.14(b) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. | |||
| 2025-07-31 | Violation | 414.14(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: | |||
| 2025-07-31 | Violation | 414.14(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are; | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-SRO-035380 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Violation | 414.14(b) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Violation | 414.14(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Violation | 414.14(c)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Violation | 414.14(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are; | |||
| 2025-03-24 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-SRO-006563 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-03-24 | Violation | 414.14(b) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. | |||
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