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Do Infants Need a Curriculum?

By Russ Silberman | Published April 17, 2024

Although infants may not have a schedule filled with math, science, or English classes, Harbor Child Care structures their day with interactive activities and other learning opportunities. Learn more about how your infant could be spending their time with us.

Projects and Holidays Galore! How to keep track, keep up and enjoy them!

By Jan Madura | Published April 9, 2024

Here’s how to keep track, keep up and enjoy everything!

There’s no denying that the calendar is chock full of holidays and special celebrations. Acknowledging these are an important and fun part of early childhood education, but can sometimes add stress to working parents who already have a more than full schedule.
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The Impact of Field Trips on Child Development

By Jan Madura | Published March 27, 2024

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

By Jan Madura | Published March 21, 2024

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

By Russ Silberman | Published March 19, 2024

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.

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

By Russ Silberman | Published March 11, 2024

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.

Learning Through Experience: How Fun Trips & Visits Enhance Education

By Russ Silberman | Published February 28, 2024

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.

How Play-Based Learning Enhances Child Development

By Russ Silberman | Published February 20, 2024

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 21^st century.

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

By Russ Silberman | Published February 12, 2024

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.

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

By Russ Silberman | Published February 1, 2024

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.