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The Impact of Field Trips on Child Development

An important aspect of early childhood education is the opportunity for children to participate in field trips. There are many reasons why these expeditions are so important to a child’s overall growth and development, and here we have shared a few. Continue Reading

 

Strengthening the Child/Parent Bond – How to Make Pick-ups and Drop Offs Go Smoother

For many working parents the process of dropping off or picking up their child can be stressful, but we have gathered some time tested tips to help this process go smoother. Continue Reading

 

Reading Recommendations for Soon-To-Be Kindergarteners

Starting kindergarten is a big step in your child’s life. It can be a significant adjustment for a child to make the transition from pre-kindergarten to kindergarten. In this post, we provide some of our favorite books you can read with your child to help them during this exciting time.

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Exploring Diversity: 5 Engaging Books for Your Child’s Library

Reading is associated with more benefits for early learners than we can count. This post focuses on some of the best children’s books that embrace diversity.

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Learning Through Experience: How Fun Trips & Visits Enhance Education

At Harbor Child Care, many of our early childhood education programs incorporate field trips and presentations from pillars of our community. These real-world interactions help children learn in new and fun ways, encouraging the development of new skills and mental growth.

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How Play-Based Learning Enhances Child Development

As we discussed in our previous post, Learning Through Play: Play-Based Education in Early Childhood, play-based learning helps children develop skills that last a lifetime. Learn more about how play-based learning helps prepare children to succeed in the 21st century.

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Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

Starting kindergarten is a big step for children, introducing them to new subjects, people, and life experiences. At Harbor Child Care, our pre-kindergarten program prepares your child for this exciting chapter in their life.

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From Home Day Care to Five Centers: Harbor Child Care’s Evolution

Founded by Jill Rooney in 1973 within a Sea Cliff home, Harbor Child Care started with a modest group of eight children. It later achieved accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), establishing itself as one of the pioneering accredited childcare centers on Long Island.

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Beyond ABCs: Exploring STEM Education in Early Childhood at Harbor

As many Long Islanders know, STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. And while people may generally associate the STEM educational approach with older students, it can actually be highly beneficial to early learners. At Harbor Child Care, we utilize The Creative Curriculum, which incorporates STEM, providing children with a plethora of academic tools.

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Exploring Beyond the Classroom: Educational Trips During School Breaks

When school is not in session, Harbor Child Care continues providing school-age children with exciting learning experiences outside the classroom. We plan educational field trips during all school closings, allowing children to learn year-round.

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