2-K Application Launches Tomorrow Tue Jun 2 — 550+ Providers in Districts 6, 10, 18, 23, 27 Go Live on MySchools, Closes Jun 26, Offers Aug

First-ever NYC free 2-K childcare application opens 10am Tue Jun 2 across districts 6 (Washington Heights), 10 (NW Bronx), 18 (Canarsie), 23 (Brownsville/East NY), 27 (South Queens). 550+ home- and center-based providers in initial list, 2,000 2-year-old seats this fall, most full-day full-year. Application closes Jun 26, offers August. Pairs with Mar Cardi B "Best Care" jingle launch and Apr "Little Apple" municipal-worker pilot — Mamdani Universal Child Care promise running ahead of schedule.

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