"He is learning how to be in community how to collaborate with children who come from different neighborhoods, different languages, different walks of life. He is learning that this city belongs to all of us. And while he grows, my husband and I go to work with peace of mind. We know he is safe. We know he is nurtured. We know he is surrounded by educators who see his brilliance and is helping it shine."
"For too many families across New York City, the cost of child care has meant impossible choices: take on crushing debt, leave the workforce and lose a paycheck you can't afford to lose, or leave the city you love in search of somewhere more affordable. That is what an affordability crisis looks like. And that is why Mayor Mamdani has made universal childcare central to his administration's work."
Children in Universal Pre-K classrooms learn academic skills and social collaboration across diverse neighborhoods and languages. Universal 2-K offers free day care for every two‑year‑old in all five boroughs regardless of family income. The city will offer 2,000 seats this September and expand 2‑K citywide over four years. Enrollment for 3‑K and Pre‑K is open through February 27, 2026. Free full‑day early childhood programs provide safety, nurturing educators, and parental peace of mind. Universal childcare aims to address the affordability crisis that forces families into debt, workforce exits, or relocation due to unaffordable care.
Read at www.amny.com
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