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Jude Keith Rose
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Our 4.5 year-old daughter had her first parent/teacher conference yesterday and her teacher told us how impressed they were at her ability to articulate her feelings and tell others what she needs. We know she has always been pretty good with her words, but we’re sure the teaching/coaching she received over her two years at West Hill Educare is a big reason why she is able to communicate the way she does and understand her feelings. Thank you!
Welcome to West Hill Educare!
Established in 2007, West Hill Educare re-opened in November 2022 with the support of a NYS Child Care Desert Grant.
West Hill Educare is a home-based child care program, located a mile up the hill from the inlet in Ithaca, NY, in the west hill neighborhood above the Lehman Alternative Community School, operated in the home of Jude and KC Rose. We care for children 30-months to school-age, aging up with an age cohort as much as possible.
At WHE, we offer our families relationship-based care, rooted in a foundation of respect. A sense of order, an environment prepared for the, encouraging the child's active participation in self-care routines and independent, purposeful learning and exploration during open play times. All exhibit the influence of Maria Montessori's and Dr. Emmi Pikler's teachings in addition to Magda Gerber's Educaring® Approach.
We encourage you to learn more about us by exploring our site!
Visit this page for a peek into our classroom: http://www.westhilleducare.com/classroom.html.
West Hill Educare is a group family child care program, licensed by NY State Office of Children and Family Services.
*****Now accepting applications for 2026, with openings as early as January.
If you are interested, please complete our online enrollment application.*****
Founder:
Jude Rose, RIE® Associate
Certified Montessori Primary Teacher
Certified Music Together® Teacher
GFDC#889473Se habla español.