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Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month at Harbor

By Russ Silberman | Published September 3, 2025

Each year from September 15 to October 15, we observe Hispanic Heritage Month at Harbor Child Care. It’s a time to recognize the cultures, languages, and traditions that are part of so many families in our centers, and part of what makes our Harbor community so special.

Safe Summer Swimming Tips for Kids

By Jill Gartz | Published August 25, 2025

Swimming in a pool is a great way to spend time on a hot summer day. However, it can quickly become dangerous. According to a report from the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in the U.S. for children ages 1-4. Parents and caregivers who are supervising children must stay vigilant and prioritize water safety.
Here are some key water safety tips to remember the next time you head to a pool with the kids. Continue Reading

Celebrating National Back-to-School Month

By Russ Silberman | Published August 18, 2025

It’s hard to believe summer is almost over. The days are still warm, but there’s that little shift in the air that tells us something new is coming. For families, that means trading in beach towels for backpacks and getting ready for a fresh start.

Summertime Fun With Harbor Child Care

By Russ Silberman | Published August 13, 2025

Our summer program provides early learners with exciting experiences, friendship, and memories that last a lifetime. We recently spent the day at Dave & Buster’s, enjoying games and a cool break from the summer heat.

How to Teach Your Child to Follow Directions

By Jill Gartz | Published August 6, 2025

If your child isn’t following your directions, don’t despair. There is hope on the horizon. The gradual development of critical thinking skills helps kids navigate through school and life. Children get better at following instructions as their brains develop. Here are some tips to help you get through the early years. Continue Reading

Harbor Takes a Seat at the Table to Strengthen UPK

By Russ Silberman | Published July 25, 2025

This year, Harbor Child Care was proud to play an active role in the UPK Collaboration Council, a group created by the New York State Office of Early Learning and the Office of Children and Family Services. The goal? To bring public schools and community-based early childhood providers together to improve how we collaborate on Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) across the state.

Fun Educational Activities to Avoid the Summer Slide

By Jill Gartz | Published July 15, 2025

Learning over summer break is key to helping kids avoid the so-called “summer slide”. Continuing their education while school’s out helps to keep children’s minds active, while they develop new skills, explore interests and build confidence. Here are some fun and educational activities to pass the time until the school bell rings in the fall. Continue Reading

Ways to Make Reading Fun for Kids

By Jill Gartz | Published July 10, 2025

Reading enhances a child’s vocabulary, improves language skills, and increases focus. Also, who doesn’t love a good story? It’s important to teach kids to want to read at an early age. Here are some tips that will help make reading fun. Continue Reading

What Disability Pride Month Means at Harbor

By Russ Silberman | Published July 3, 2025

At Harbor Child Care, we often discuss the importance of respect, kindness, and recognizing what makes each person unique. July is Disability Pride Month, and it gives us a chance to pause and shine a light on something that’s already important to us every day—inclusion.

Create New Childhood Traditions for Your Family

By Jan Madura | Published June 30, 2025

If you are a parent of an older child, you know that in what seems like a blink of an eye, your child has grown up. Childhood is certainly a special time, and what we do with our children can affect how they develop and enter into adulthood. In an age where social media and screen time has begun to creep into every family’s daily routine, it’s crucial that we make a concentrated effort to spend devoted time with our children. One of the easiest and least expensive ways to do this is to create memorable family traditions that will stay with your children and can even be passed on to their children.