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Child Care

Babysitter arrested, accused of kidnapping 2 sisters, police say

  • Aug 17

Former preschool worker charged after alleged assault of 2-year-old in Pennsylvania

  • Aug 14

Application deadline for free 2-K seats in select NYC school districts

  • Jun 26

Perth Amboy child care center forced out, families rush for options

  • Jun 25

Applications open for free 2-K program in select NYC school districts

  • Jun 2

Vote for the winning tune in Mayor Mamdani's 2-K jingle contest

  • May 31

Early education slots in NYC will double, Mayor Mamdani says

  • May 18

Applications open for free childcare program for NYC municipal workers

  • Apr 30

Latest Videos

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Mamdani delivers on promise to bring free 2-K to 2,000 kids across New York City

  • Aug 4
2:06

More than 2,000 children receive 2-K offers in New York City

  • Aug 4
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Young patient marks hospital discharge with special clap out ceremony in Westchester County

  • Apr 17
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NYC Mayor Mamdani appeals to private donors for universal healthcare support

  • Apr 16
1:57

Hochul and Mamdani expected to announce universal child care plan

  • Jan 8
2:35

Parents left scrambling after beloved day care forced to close

  • Jan 21, 2025
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New numbers show the alarming high costs of child care

  • Oct 28, 2024
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Volunteers step up to make life easier for 9-year-old with epilepsy

  • Jul 17, 2024

Latest Stories

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What it really costs to raise a child in 2026, and why parents say it feels heavier than ever

A new report from LendingTree puts a number to what so many families have been feeling in real time.

  • Apr 27

Mayor Mamdani's first 100 days highlighted by expansion of free child care programs

It's been a whirlwind 100 days in office for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and among his biggest victories so far has been the expansion of free child care programs.

  • Apr 10

Tiempo: Importance of home-based child care businesses in the Latino community

Over 85% of Latino infants and toddlers in low-income households depend on these home-based businesses, according to the Hispanic Research Center.

  • Mar 22

Mayor Mamdani pushes childcare plan and praises new Siena Poll on raising taxes

A new Siena Poll found that 54% of state residents approve of higher city taxes on millionaires and major corporations compared to 29% who don't.

  • Mar 6

Here and Now: Impact of Trump administration's federal funding cuts to child care in New York

It was one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's key campaign promises: free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City. Gov. Kathy Hochul is partnering with Mamdani, pledging universal and affordable child care across the state.

  • Feb 8