"Holding down a 9-to-5 and managing pick-up and drop-off at a traditional 3 p.m. time can be unmanageable. We see parents who are forced to either miss important work obligations, reduce work hours or shell out for secondary child care."
"Parents have been clear from the start: Universal child care has to be full day to work for families. Programs that end before the workday does force parents - especially mothers - to choose between their careers and their kids."
New York City will introduce free child care seats for 2-year-olds this fall, providing full-day programs that operate year-round. Most programs will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for 260 days, alleviating challenges faced by working parents. Mayor Mamdani emphasized the importance of full-day care, as existing preschool options often end by 3 p.m. and lack summer availability. The initiative is supported by a $1.2 billion commitment from Gov. Hochul, expanding to 12,000 seats next year.
Read at Gothamist
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