In the fall of 2018, Herricks High School senior Alex Beacco approached Harbor Child Care for assistance with his Eagle Scout project. Harbor gladly took on this initiative as we knew that our new playground learning environment at Harbor Child Care Herricks/New Hyde Park needed one more item for completion.
Alex chose to paint a world map on the asphalt of the Harbor Herricks courtyard playground. There is also a sign posted opposite of the world map and both items symbolize the multi-cultural diversity we all share in the Herricks community.
Alex used the proceeds from his well-organized fundraising and a clothing drive to purchase paint and other materials to comprise the world map and sign. Harbor Child Care assisted Alex with the clothing drive by collecting nearly 100 bags of items from parents, staff and friends.
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the world map and sign was held on June 12. Harbor Child Care truly appreciates the support and friendship of the Herricks School District in support of this endeavor. They wish to also thank Harbor’s Board of Directors, parents and staff for their unending love and support of projects throughout the school year.
Harbor Child Care is a not-for-profit child care organization, which has been in existence for more than 45 years. They provide the highest quality of instruction for every child in a first-rate early childhood setting. They currently serve approximately 900 children between the ages of 12 weeks to 12 years across five centers in Nassau County in their early childhood, school age and summer programs. They have a staff of 300 made up of teachers, administrators, cooks, bus drivers and other support staff. Their staff-to-child ratios are in accordance to New York State Office of Children and Family Services regulations.
Visit their website at www.harborchildcare.org for further information about Harbor Child Care’s locations, programs and events. Keep current with postings on their Facebook page.
