"In January, Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an ambitious plan to bring free child care to 2-year-olds across the five boroughs. On Tuesday, they announced a "monumental moment of progress" in that endeavor: The first four communities that will receive 2-K seats this fall."
"Mamdani said he expects the program to cover around 2,000 children this fall and then continue to expand until it becomes a universal program. He said the city will work with home-based providers to implement the plan."
"The governor has said she is committed to funding the first two years of the city's free child care program for 2-year-olds, describing it as an expansion of the city's existing universal pre-K and 3-K programs."
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has prioritized expanding free child care as a campaign initiative, partnering with Governor Kathy Hochul to implement a comprehensive program. In January, they announced plans for free child care for 2-year-olds across NYC's five boroughs. Four communities were selected to receive 2-K seats beginning fall 2026: School Districts 6, 10, 18, 23, and 27, covering neighborhoods including Washington Heights, Fordham, Canarsie, and Ozone Park. The program will serve approximately 2,000 children initially, focusing on high-need areas before expanding citywide by year four. Services begin September 2026 with rolling enrollment. The state will fund the first two years, with implementation involving both child care centers and family child care providers.
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