New York City will add over 1,000 new 3-K seats across 56 ZIP codes in fall, expanding free early childhood education access throughout all five boroughs.
NY taxpayers will fork over more than $36K per child under Mamdani's free 2-K pilot program
New York's free 2-K pilot program costs $36,500 per child annually, exceeding private childcare costs by $13,000, with state funding reaching $425 million by 2027 for 12,000 seats citywide.
Op-Ed | Have a child turning three or four this year? Apply to 3-K or Pre-K today | amNewYork
Universal Pre-K and universal 2‑K offer free, full‑day childcare in NYC, easing costs, supporting working parents, and fostering community for diverse children.
New York City will pilot a '2-Care' program providing free child care to two-year-olds, funded initially by the state and expanding citywide over four years.