Congratulations Michael Dubb!

Michael Dubb, BCCA Founder and Chairman,

recognized by the

New York Islanders

with the distinguished

Charles B. Wang Community Service Award!

Pictured: Michael Dubb and New York Islanders Co-Owner, Jon Ledecky

The award presentation took place during the New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers game last night at the UBS Arena at Belmont Park.

Pictured: Michael Dubb, Lee Dubb, Steven Dubb, Tracy Dubb, and Selby Drummond

Michael Dubb is the driving force behind establishing the Belmont Child Care Association, Inc. (BCCA). Dubb saw the need, brought the people together to raise the funds, and built Anna House, our child care center at Belmont Park. Four years ago, he fulfilled a long-awaited dream of opening Faith's House, our child care center at Saratoga Race Course. This completed our dream of providing our children with an educational and academically inspiring program during the Summer race meet at Faith’s House and year-round at Anna House.

While Dubb serves as Chairman of the BCCA Board of Directors, he also leads by example. He frequently visits Anna House and Faith's House, participates regularly in storytime with our children, and presides over our annual graduation ceremony. (He has never missed one!)

He is a member of the Board of Directors of the New York Racing Association, Inc., and he is a fierce advocate for the backstretch community, who are the backbone of the Thoroughbred racing industry. Throughout the years he has offered his building expertise to improve the living conditions on the backstretch.

BCCA is thrilled to see our Founder and Chairman recognized with this well-deserved honor. There is no one in the Thoroughbred racing industry that has devoted themselves more to the families and children of the backstretch community than Michael Dubb.

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To our Founder and Chairman,

Thank you for fulfilling our dream of providing education and enrichment for children year-round at Anna House and Faith's House.

With gratitude and appreciation,

BCCA

"Anna House and Faith's House are the happiest places on the racetrack. Children thrive and their happiness is written all over their faces. We are laying a foundation for a bright future!" — Michael Dubb

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The New York Islanders Charles B. Wang Community Service Award recognizes the leaders among us within the Metro NY community that have made a special or profound impact on the lives of individuals, families, or the community at large. This candidate exemplifies the same qualities that the Islanders late co-owner exhibited daily: empathy, dedication to positive change, and forward thinking.

Charles B. Wang left an amazing legacy of giving back to the community he loved and called home. He was an entrepreneur, visionary and philanthropist that was admired. His commitment to better the lives of children and the disenfranchised was apparent through his work with various nonprofits and through his creation of The Charles B. Wang Foundation and the Islanders Children's Foundation.

Think BIG for BCCA and Educate to Elevate

BCCA inspires a love of learning in our students.

We are proud to see our students achieve accolades in school. Many are on the honor roll, identified as leaders in their classrooms, and highlighted for their mutual respect of tolerance and diversity.

Get to know our superstar scholars in the video below!

We believe that every child is capable of being extraordinary every day!

Our students go above and beyond in the classroom, participating in reading challenges, working hard in our after-school program, and expanding their knowledge and talents through BCCA's enrichment programs and educational trips.

Our students at Science Saturday!

The school-age students at Anna House participated in The Rockerfeller University's RockEDU Science Outreach Program where scientists volunteered their time and expertise to lead interactive demonstrations in engineering, chemistry, life sciences, medicine, and neuroscience for students in grades K-8.

Our Integrated Arts Program, Children's Movement Program, and Children’s Gardening Program provide our students with the necessary support to succeed in all aspects of their development.

The BCCA Blooms: Nourishing Mind · Nourishing Body · Nourishing Family initiative addresses the multidimensional needs of backstretch families. Focusing on education, nutrition, and strengthening family bonds, our commitment extends beyond child care, as we support the entire family unit through holistic programming.

Our one-of-a-kind organization is changing lives at the racetrack every day as we continue to expand our programs to better serve our families through innovative learning.

Extraordinary Things Really Do Happen Here and we invite you to help us to continue to

Be Transformative as we work to Educate to Elevate!

BCCA is committed to promoting early childhood education, molding young minds, and encouraging the fulfillment of dreams.

Learn about the BIG Dreams of our students in the video below!

Our students are thriving in the classroom. Many succeeding with excellent test scores and good grades. Students who participate in BCCA's programs go on to honor roll status and achieve awards for their stellar schoolwork and talents.

BCCA, now in its third decade of operation, follows the long-term effects of providing a foundation for educational success. We are so proud to see our earliest graduates achieve BIG things using the tools that they acquired at Anna House.

Andres, awarded a BCCA College Scholarship,

is in his first year at SUNY Purchase where he is pursuing a degree in Marketing and Communications.

Along with Andres, graduates Xochilt and Jonathan are succeeding in their respective studies and careers guided by the foundations they received at Anna House and with continual support from BCCA.

One Team, One Dream!

It takes teamwork to achieve success

and we invite YOU to join our team!

Learn how our students spread kindness in the video below!

A gift of any size matters because when we come together, 

we can make a great impact on the lives of our families!

BCCA strives to instill kindness and the value of giving back in our students, as we are all One Team.

Recently, our students participated in the Great Kindness Challenge, lending a helping hand whenever they could.

Our students learned about compassion, empathy, and kindness. The children shared smiles and participated in random acts of kindness throughout the challenge.

Sophie helped Milagro by pulling up her sleeves during lunch time.

Angel and Raymond spread kindness

with a hug after showing each other their classroom art projects.

Helping and hugs all around!

BCCA encourages our students togive back to the greater community.

Anna House students made cards and friendship bracelets

for the children at Ronald McDonald - New York Metro.

The values taught at Anna House are carried throughout all aspects of our students’ lives, from their families at home to broader communities, fostering a sense of responsibility, compassion,

and integrity in everything they do.

Last summer, our students played as a team and celebrated as one too!

On our school-age turf, our students participated in the Anna House Olympics!

They played their favorite sports, learned about sportsmanship, and had some healthy competition.

Through our Children's Movement Program, BCCA aims to inspire active and healthy lifestyles for the children in our care.

Thank you for Thinking BIG for BCCA!

The generosity of our supporters allows us to fulfill our commitment to the families of the backstretch workers with the knowledge that their children will receive an amazing early childhood education program to provide them with a great start toward a better future.

Pizza PartY!

To celebrate the last day of February break, our students enjoyed a pizza party at Anna House!

BCCA is so grateful to Spaghettini Pizza Trattoria for the delicious pizza and cookies.

Our students enjoyed every bite!

Spread the Love with BCCA!

Happy Valentine’s Day from Anna House!

Extraordinary Things Happen Here because we believe that

every child is capable of being extraordinary every day!

Teaching our students the importance of giving back is a vital part of our curriculum.

Our child care provider, Bright Horizons, utilizes the HEART principles of

Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork

to guide us in the work we do every day.

Our HEART principles are the foundation of our culture and how we care for one another.

Our annual Valentine's Day tradition at Anna House is to create homemade cards

for the children at the Ronald McDonald House - New York Metro.

This year, our students included a friendship bracelet!

It is through our Valentine's Day cards that BCCA reinforces how essential it is

to show respect and compassion to everyone around you.

BCCA is so grateful for the long-standing partnership

we have with the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Growing Readers at Anna House

Families shared the joy of reading at Anna House this week.

Parents were given the opportunity to read one-on-one with their child, helping to bring the books to life and inspiring their little one’s young mind.

Reading aloud daily promotes children’s love of reading and books. It helps with development of imagination, expansion of vocabulary, and builds comprehension skills.

We strive to foster close emotional bonds and create special moments between parents and children while reading at Anna House.

BCCA aims to support the family as a whole, by growing our readers and encouraging positive parent-child relationships.

Great Kindness Challenge!

This week at Anna House we celebrated the Great Kindness Challenge.

Our students learned about compassion, empathy, and kindness. The children shared smiles, extended a helping hand, and participated in random acts of kindness all week.

Angel and Raymond spread kindness with a hug after showing each other their classroom art projects.

What a great way to show you care!

Sophie helped Milagro by pulling up her sleeves during lunch time.

How sweet to lend a helping hand!

The values taught at Anna House are carried throughout all aspects of our students’ lives, from their families at home to broader communities, fostering a sense of responsibility, compassion, and integrity in everything they do. Helping and hugs all around!

Northwell Health Dental Hygiene Workshop

Our children were all sparkling smiles as Northwell Health joined us at Anna House. They had so much fun with the Northwell Pediatric Dental Residents as they were taught how to properly brush their teeth and learn about essential dental care habits.

Thank you to Northwell Health for providing this important dental health workshop and a special thank you to BEST for helping to make this partnership possible. Look at these pearly whites!

Merry Christmas!

Our warmest wishes for a Happy Holiday and New Year filled with peace and love!

Jingle Bells Rang for the Backstretch Families!

BCCA was thrilled to host our Annual Holiday Shopping event this year on Saturday, December 7 at Anna House! Our center was transformed into a Winter Wonderland which included a Sugar Plum Cafe and Holiday Shop.

Over 300 children from the backstretch families of Belmont Park and Aqueduct Racetrack lined up to “shop” for their relatives. Numerous volunteers from the local community acted as “elves” taking each child around to pick out the perfect gift.

A special thank you to Lt. Triolo for reprising his role as Santa!

This cherished event would not be possible without our generous supporters and BCCA would like to extend an extra special thank you to the following organizations who helped us spread the Christmas cheer: NYRA, USMC Toys for Tots, Jazwares Cares, National Charity League, Inc. (Garden City Chapter), and Floral Park Memorial National Honor Society.

Cookies with Santa

sponsored by

'Tis the Season!

All of our children at Anna House wrote

Letters to Santa

and provided him with their three holiday wishes.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners

all of their wishes came true this year!

Santa thrilled us all with an early stop today at Anna House!

As the children awoke from their naps,

they were greeted with their gifts and candy canes.

A special thank you to Lt. Triolo of NYRA Security

for reprising his role as Santa once again!

Thank you, Eclipse!

Families4Families - Garden city Supports BCCA

BCCA thanks the Families4Families – Garden City chapter for creating a "Bag of Basics" for every student in our Olivia’s Herd after-school program. Each bag was filled with thoughtful cards and essential household goods which will make a real difference in the daily lives of our children and their families.

We are grateful to everyone for their generosity

and we so appreciate their commitment to our Anna House families!

BCCA celebrates Halloween with 

a Fall Festival at Anna House!

Each classroom stopped to take a group photo in front of the pumpkins and gourds.

BCCA Executive Director, Joanne K. Adams, visited the classrooms today

and read "A Witchy Spelling Bee".

Our parents were invited to join their children in their classrooms to participate

in a special Fall activity!

Hooray for Fall!

Throughout the month of October, we spent time outside

and we brought nature inside to our classrooms.

Our creative infants had so much fun painting paper towel tubes

to help decorate their classroom door.

The tubes were transformed into corn stalks, which added a warm fall vibe.

It was amazing to see their tiny hands explore new textures and colors

while connecting with nature indoors.

Great job, little artists!

Learning to express yourself through art is an important part of our curriculum here at Anna House and our students had fun creating Fall themes for their classroom doors.