New York City's officials have mandated that preschools provide full-day programming from day one to better support working families, but many are still offering partial days.
Several providers have argued that the phased-in approach helps young children adjust gradually, highlighting a divide between official policy and practice in preschool administration.
Frustration has grown among parents who face uncertainty and last-minute changes to school schedules, revealing significant communication issues regarding the new full-day mandates.
One parent, expressing concern over child care gaps, emphasized that, 'Parents need full-time school,' as uncertainty about preschool site attendance complicates after-school arrangements.
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