Support Harbor Child Care

Explore The Different Ways You Can Help Support the Children Enrolled at Harbor Child Care

Harbor Child Care is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that does not receive public revenue. Harbor centers fundraise at the center level in the spring and fall seasons. The Executive Office executes special fundraisers on a broader scale. As a not-for-profit agency, we can only charge tuition that covers the essentials of the budget. Funds raised by fundraising and donations support scholarships for families in need of tuition assistance. It also provides the “extras” such as music, art, and trips and occasionally for capital expenditures such as new or improved playgrounds.

Other Ways You Can Support Harbor Child Care

We accept in-kind donations of goods and services such as toys for play, books, and furniture. We do not take stuffed animals, toys that help toddlers stand or crawl, cribs, car seats, walkers, bouncy seats, or highchairs.

We also need support for approximately 30 Harbor families-in-need during the Thanksgiving and December holidays. Food drives begin in early November for non-perishable items, frozen turkeys, and gift cards. We also conduct an Adopt-A-Family program, whereby donors buy clothing and gifts for a Harbor family-in-need. We collect sizes, toy wish lists, etc. in confidence and pair donors to families appropriately.

We are a member agency of United Way of Long Island whereby families can designate their contributions to Harbor Child Care if they are part of a United Way campaign at their place of work. A family’s employer may also provide a matching grant option for charitable contributions, or a foundation for charitable donations.

Contact Deanna Cinelli in the Executive Office if you have questions or need additional information (516) 248-9855 or .

Amazon Smile

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Harbor Day Care Center Inc. whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.

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The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program with the Giving Tag

The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, which launched in May 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support intending to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work. This opportunity is ongoing and can be taken advantage of at any Stop & Shop store. Please purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag and follow the instructions on the attached Giving Tag. Harbor Child Care will then receive a $1 donation!

For more information on the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, please visit stopandshop.bags4mycause.com