The Ellis Hollow Nursery School provides a friendly and loving atmosphere where 15 children ages 3 through 5 can grow and learn.

Classes are held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Ellis Hollow Community Center. The Community Center is located in the Eastern side of Ithaca. EHNS is convenient to Ithaca and Cornell, Lansing, Dryden, and Freeville.

students enjoy the weather at a nearby pond

Our program helps each child develop intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.

We provide daily opportunities for the children to learn as they do best — with hands-on activities for observing, exploring, and experimenting — centered around monthly themes.

Equally important are the large blocks of time the children have for socializing with each other and practicing the confidence and independence they’ll need to move into kindergarten.

preparing and sharing snacks and giving thanks are important ways to show the children to care for one another

Students enjoy a visit with Pam and her animal friends from the SPCA