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With summer right around the corner, your child’s probably excited to stay home and enjoy a break from school. But just because they’re on vacation doesn’t mean they won’t benefit from some structure. A simple routine helps your child keep healthy habits and better prepare for the school year. Continue Reading

Making friends is a fun and unforgettable part of a child’s life. Despite how important it is, social skills won’t always come naturally. If your child is struggling to socialize with their classmates, here’s what you can do to help them connect. Continue Reading

Not every student is necessarily looking forward to doing their homework. But this time of the day doesn’t need to be a constant battle. Here are a few simple ways you can help your child get their work done. Continue Reading

Separation anxiety is a lot more common than you think. It’s normal for your child to feel a bit of nervousness when they’re away from their parents. But it doesn’t make managing your child’s emotions any easier. Thankfully, this condition isn’t permanent in most cases. With love and encouragement, a child can gradually grow out of this phase and become more independent.  Continue Reading

It’s never easy being the parent of young children as you are still learning about the different developmental ages and stages each will go through. You might see other children who are speaking at an early age or even those who are physically more adept at running or jumping. As a result, you may struggle to understand what is perceived as normal, especially when your child might be showing limited language skills or exhibiting other types of delayed or impulsive behavior. Early identification of reading difficulties is especially important because it allows for timely support, which can help your child succeed later in school.

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When school is out for the summer, it presents different situations for families with young children. In some cases, it means that children will be at home, while for others with working parents, it means finding additional means of child care. No matter the individual circumstances, there is one thing that every child has in common, and that is the need to prevent losing the skills that have been developed during the school year. This is especially important for early learners making the transition to kindergarten in the fall.

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There is no doubt that safe and reliable child care is needed throughout Nassau County, and our six centers certainly provide that. What started out as a passion in 1973 by our founder Jill Rooney, has now been embraced by our dedicated Board of Directors, each of whom has made it their personal mission to see Harbor Child Care succeed. As one of the largest not-for-profit organizations on Long Island, we provide full-day child care, early childhood and school-age education as well as before and after-school programming.

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If there is one thing that sets your child up for future success, it’s the opportunity to maximize their potential and instill a desire to learn, grow and succeed. Simply put, if you can harness the capacity and curiosity to learn when children are young, odds are you will set up a life long learner.

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Research shows that children who enroll in high-quality early childhood education gain an early academic advantage. At a young age, they learn foundational skills in reading, math, self-control, and building positive relationships. With early education, children can get a head start on learning before they enter kindergarten.  Continue Reading

Supporting a child’s early literacy development is crucial. Children develop stronger vocabulary, greater reading comprehension, as well as more learning confidence in a language-rich environment. Here are ways caregivers and educators can create a strong learning atmosphere. Continue Reading