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What Matters Most When Selecting a Child Care Program

By Jan Madura | Published March 19, 2025

Ask any parent what matters most when selecting a child care program and the answer will always be the same…their child’s safety and well being. At Harbor Child Care, each staff member takes a vested interest in ensuring that every child has the best experience each and every day. With that said, there are a number of other factors that play an important role:

Harbor Child Care Welcomes Assemblymember Noah Burroughs

By Russ Silberman | Published March 14, 2025

On Friday, March 7, 2025, Harbor Child Care had the privilege of hosting New York State Assemblymember Noah Burroughs at our Plaza location. Assemblymember Burroughs, who represents Uniondale, visited Harbor as part of his ongoing commitment to learning more about early childhood education and care.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

By Russ Silberman | Published March 11, 2025

Last month, we celebrated Black History Month and shared some children’s reading recommendations promoting diversity. As March is Women’s History Month, we’re going to share a few more reading recommendations.

Foster Good Nutrition Habits With Your Child Early On

By Jan Madura | Published March 5, 2025

When you are an “on-the-go” parent, it’s not always easy to plan your child’s meals in advance, worry about what is age appropriate and focus on what food will offer the best nutritional value. While your child’s pediatrician is one of the best resources, many parenting sites can also offer advice, budget friendly menus, recipes and more. What’s important to keep in mind is that the eating habits you set early on pave the groundwork for the future health of your child.

How Sensory Play Elevates Early Learning and Childhood Development

By Russ Silberman | Published February 26, 2025

Sensory play is integral to early childhood development, engaging the senses to enhance cognitive, motor, social, and emotional growth. This post focuses on how sensory play can specifically aid in cognitive development.

Celebrating Black History Month

By Russ Silberman | Published February 21, 2025

At Harbor Child Care, we celebrate diversity daily, encouraging early learners throughout Nassau County to embrace individuality while understanding the beauty in the fact that every human being is different. As February is National Black History Month, this post provides a brief history and some recommended books for you to read with your children.

2024 Holiday Memories

By Russ Silberman | Published February 13, 2025

This past holiday season, our early learners enjoyed a plethora of fun, engaging activities. Let’s take a look back at some of the festivities!

Exploring Diversity Through Reading in 2025

By Russ Silberman | Published February 4, 2025

Last year, we introduced you to five engaging books for your child’s library. This year, we have five more book recommendations that help children embrace diversity and self-acceptance.

How to Foster Great Relationships with Your Child’s Caregivers

By Jan Madura | Published January 29, 2025

Whether your child is in full-day child care, or in an early childhood or school-age education program, your connection to their caregivers or teachers is an important one. Children learn from example, so when they see positive interactions, they learn to mimic that behavior. It also helps younger children feel like they are in a safe and loving environment. There are a number of ways that you and your child can foster a great relationship with the key adults that they spend time with every day.

Tips for Creating an Inexpensive Play Area at Home

By Jan Madura | Published January 22, 2025

Does it seem like the toys have taken over your home? That you step on pieces of Legos wherever you go? There is a simple and inexpensive solution that many parents don’t realize is possible to implement, even in a limited size home or apartment. The key is to pair down the type and variety of toys, while also still offering some great educational experiences.