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Teaching and caring for children throughout Nassau County for nearly 50 years
FIND OUT MOREProviding the Best in Child Care Since 1973
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Enriching the lives of children from 12 weeks to 12 years old
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Our child care centers are conveniently located in Glen Cove, Herricks, Manhasset, Uniondale, and Mineola
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WELCOME
Programs for Children of All Ages
Harbor Child Care began in 1973 by our founder Jill Rooney as a day care center with eight children in a home in Sea Cliff. Recognizing the need for safe and reliable child care for numerous families throughout Long Island, that home grew to five centers across Nassau County. We are now one of the largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to full-day child care, early childhood, and school-age education on Long Island.
BENEFITS
Why Harbor Child Care?
Harbor Child Care prepares children for life beyond academics. Studies show that one of the most critical time periods in child development and learning is from birth to five years old. These early years of child development are crucial to their health, wellbeing, and the overall trajectory of their lives in a variety of ways.
Building a Culture of
Kindess & Caring
Our child-centered approach enriches the lives and minds of all children who walk through our doors.
Health & Safety
of Your Child
Your child’s well-being is always our top priority. We adhere to the highest health & safety standards, providing the peace of mind all parents deserve.

Nutritional Meals
for Your Children
We provide breakfasts, lunches, and snacks that nourish your children while satiating their growing appetites.

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50 Years of Childcare Experience
Harbor Child Care began in 1973 by our founder Jill Rooney as a day care center with eight children in a home in Sea Cliff. For nearly 50 years, Harbor Child Care has provided quality early childhood education and services in a safe and nurturing environment for over 20,000 young children. Our staff-to-child ratios are followed by the regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
CURRICULUM
Preparing Children for Life Beyond Academics
Harbor Child Care implements the Creative Curriculum® for Infant, Toddlers and Twos, as well as for Preschool children. The Creative Curriculum® is based on developmentally appropriate principles, proven early childhood research, and play as the means for exploration and learning. Learning through play affords each child the opportunity to develop problem-solving skills, social skills, and creative expression.

The Creative Curriculum® uses a child-centered approach, while teachers and parents partner to support the child’s interests. Utilizing an investigative method to learning, this curriculum employs studies to promote children’s cognitive, physical, language, and social-emotional development. It integrates, science, math, social studies, art, and technology in each study which provides a holistic approach to learning. The curriculum’s daily schedule offers a consistent structure for the development of routines and rituals.

Our Partners & Affiliations


Child & Adult Care Food Program


National Association for the Education of Young Children


Mineola Union Free School District


Herricks Union Free School District


ICCD


Long Island Regional Early Childhood Leadership Initiative


Long Island Regional Technical Assistance Center (LIRTAC)


NY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute at CUNY


Long Island Pre-K Initiative


United Way of Long Island


Mineola Chamber of Commerce


Island Harvest


Inter Agency Council of Glen Cove


Health & Welfare Council of Long Island


Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce


Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce


Child Care Council of Nassau


Chamber of the Willistons