In January 2026, we secured an unprecedented commitment from Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani to put New York on a path to universal child care
$470 million to expand Pre-K statewide, bringing free preschool to families beyond New York City for the first time
$100 million to repair the damage done to NYC's 3-K program under the previous administration
$500 million to launch a new program to provide free child care to 2-year-olds in NYC, with the first seats opening fall 2026
$60M to develop universal child care pilot programs in Dutchess, Monroe, and Broome counties.

In 2025, we won $167 million in permanent funding for NYC 3-K after years of cuts
Secured more free full-day 3-K and Pre-K seats
Won more funding for outreach - and a promise to make sure families across the city know how to access free universal 3-K and Pre-K

In 2025, we won a $10 million program for FREE child care for hundreds of 0-2 year olds in NYC
The first expansion of universal child care in New York since 2018
Pilot program began January 2026

Grew to 12,000+ supporters in NYC
Organized rallies, days of actions and drove hundreds of calls to our City Council members
Made universal child care the top issue in NYC’s 2025 election