Free child care for 2-year-olds (2-K program)

April 20, 2026Promise Scan Official

Summary

Mamdani secured $1.2 billion in funding with Governor Hochul to launch free child care for 2-year-olds starting fall 2026. The program begins with 2,000 seats in four communities (Washington Heights, Fordham, Canarsie/Brownsville, and Ozone Park/Rockaways) and will expand to 12,000 seats in year two, aiming for universal coverage within four years.