""a digital matchmaker for parents and child care providers.""
""It's hard enough living in the city of New York," UFT president Michael Mulgrew . "And we understand how life-changing it can be for a family if they can get access to high-quality, safe child care.""
""It's everything in a single location instead of having to go to different websites," Upfront founder Dana Levin-Robinson, inspired by her own struggles to find care in New York, said to Gothamist."
United Federation of Teachers launched NYC Childcare Navigator, a free website that helps New Yorkers find affordable, high-quality child care. The tool was originally designed for union members and is now open to everyone. Users can search more than 12,000 licensed programs by zip code, cost, hours, language, and special-needs offerings. The site factors in available subsidies and vouchers to show potential eligibility before families commit. Developers Upfront and Mirza integrated data from multiple agencies to create a comprehensive directory. Providers can list open spots to increase enrollment and stabilize income, reducing the complexity of finding care in New York City.
Read at Time Out New York
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