Date night, anyone? NYC launching free babysitting program for parents
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- New York City is giving parents a chance for a night off through a new pilot program that will provide free child care for hundreds of families next month.
Mayor Mamdani announced the launch of "Parents' Night Out," a city-sponsored program that will offer free babysitting for up to 500 children on Aug. 16 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Registration opens at 8 a.m. Monday and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The program is open to families with children ages 6 to 13 and will provide free child care at designated city recreation centers.
City officials say the initiative is designed to give parents and caregivers a break while children participate in supervised activities.
The Aug. 16 event will serve as a pilot program, with space available for 500 children across participating recreation centers throughout the city.
Families interested in participating are encouraged to register as soon as enrollment opens, as spots are expected to fill quickly.
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