Here We Grow

Here We Grow is a preschool in Cortland, New York, offering year-round, NYS OCFS-licensed childcare for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Located at 16 Miller Street, the center provides full-time and per diem care Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., with breakfast, lunch, and a snack served daily. It serves as a Cortland City School District Universal Pre-K site for eligible 4-year-olds, offering part-time programming from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. for school readiness and socialization, with wrap-around care available upon request. The facility features bright, spacious classrooms and large, enclosed playgrounds designed for different age groups, fostering development in motor skills, socialization, creativity, and self-image. Situated in a neighborhood community close to Suggett Park, it is also across the street from Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Here We Grow operates as part of the YWCA of Cortland, an organization founded in 1914 with a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The center is housed in a facility that supports early childhood development within a community-focused environment, emphasizing nurturing care and educational growth. The YWCA’s long-standing presence in Cortland reflects a commitment to serving families through diverse programs and services.

The center is located on Miller Street, about 0.2 miles from Guthrie Cortland Medical Center and within a short distance of several local water features and major roads, including Homer Avenue and North Main Street. It lies near Otter Creek and Dry Creek, and is just under a quarter-mile from Sugget Park sprinkler pads, placing it in a well-connected, family-friendly area.

Here We Grow is recognized for its consistent, high-quality early education and care, serving children and families in Cortland with a focus on development, safety, and community integration. Its affiliation with the YWCA underscores a legacy of service and dedication to equity and child well-being.

The center stands as a trusted, locally rooted resource for early learning in Cortland, supporting children and families through a strong, compassionate foundation.