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It’s Time To Sign Up for Summer Camp

By Jan Madura | Published June 5, 2025

Believe it or not, summer is around the corner and it’s time to sign up for Harbor Child Care’s summer program. It’s seven weeks of fun for kids of all ages and offers the flexibility of attending either five or three days a week, or individual days via a daily rate. It includes a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack, transportation and trip fees, and best of all…a free T-shirt!

Investing in Our Future – The Harbor’s Hope Scholarship Fund

By Russ Silberman | Published May 28, 2025

Harbor Child Care’s scholarship program helps remove financial barriers so families from all backgrounds can access the quality early education all children deserve. This program helps provide parents/caregivers with the opportunity to go to work knowing that their child is in a safe and nurturing environment.

2025 Holiday Care Program Highlights

By Russ Silberman | Published May 21, 2025

Can you believe that we are already five months into 2025? This post features some of our favorite moments from our Holiday Care Program so far.

Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

By Russ Silberman | Published May 14, 2025

Over the past two months, we have celebrated Women’s History Month and Black History Month, sharing some children’s reading recommendations for both. This month, we are celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Did you know that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are the two fastest-growing populations in the US?

Helping Children with Transition

By Suzanne Mobyed | Published May 7, 2025

Transitions are never easy for kids, especially when starting school or daycare. However, there are a few methods parents and teachers can use to help kids lessen fears of their new environment. Continue Reading

Preschool Classroom Safety Tips

By Suzanne Mobyed | Published April 24, 2025

When choosing a preschool for your child, it’s important to not only consider cost, location, curriculum, and hours of operation but also consider the preschool’s safety environment. A well-organized classroom not only makes students feel more protected but also shows parents their children are being well cared for. The following are important to consider when choosing a preschool for your child. Continue Reading

How Kids Can Get Involved in Earth Day

By Suzanne Mobyed | Published April 14, 2025

Earth Day is a global event celebrated every April 22 and is meant to raise awareness about environmental issues like climate change and pollution. It also encourages people to take action to protect our planet by reducing waste, conserving resources, and supporting sustainable practices. Continue Reading

Harbor Child Care Scholarship

By Suzanne Mobyed | Published April 9, 2025

At Harbor Child Care, we believe every child deserves to thrive in a safe and nurturing learning environment regardless of their family’s financial situation. Research shows that high-quality early childhood education prepares children for the upper grades in all areas of development. Continue Reading

Extracurricular Activities: How Many is Too Much?

By Jan Madura | Published April 3, 2025

Extracurricular activities are a great way to engage your child early on, expose them to new experiences and teach them how to interact with others. Depending on the age and maturity level of your child, these can enrich their life in ways that you may not be able to achieve in a home setting. Keep in mind though, that there is always a delicate balance between giving your child the confidence to try something new, versus pushing them into something that they don’t enjoy and may end up dreading in the future. It’s never too early to start thinking about what your child is and isn’t ready for.

The Benefits of Before and After School Care

By Jan Madura | Published March 27, 2025

Parents often don’t have a choice about selecting their work hours and in turn need to provide a safe environment for their child when they aren’t in school. Before and after school programs offer a myriad of benefits for families and most importantly, offer a daily peace of mind. These programs are usually associated with centers that also offer full day child care, which enables parents to drop all siblings off at the same place.