What we’ve won.
Since 2023, we’ve been organizing parents and would-be parents to win free universal child care across New York State. Here’s what our organizing has already delivered for families.
OUR RECORD12,000+
Parents organizing together, from Brooklyn to Buffalo
$1B+
secured for free universal child care in NYC and NYS
15,000+
new child care seats won — all free
SEPTEMBER 2026
The launch of NYC’s first free 2-K seats
New York City opened its first new free 2-K seats, becoming the first city in the country to launch free child care for two-year-olds at scale.
2,000 free seats starting in fall 2026
Program expanding to 12,000 seats in
fall 2027
JANUARY 2026
The most significant
child care expansion in New York’s history
We secured a historic commitment from Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani to put New York on a path to free universal child care, including:
A statewide free Pre-K guarantee, expanding to universal for all
4-year-olds by 2028The launch of free 2-K in NYC
$100 million to repair NYC’s 3-K program
Free child care pilots for 3,000+ 0-3-year-olds across three NY counties
JUNE 2025
$10M for free universal care for 0-to-2-year-olds
We won a pilot program providing hundreds of free seats for the youngest children in NYC, starting in January 2026.
Free, non-means-tested seats for hundreds of 0-to-2-year-olds in
New York CityThe first expansion of free universal child care in New York since 2018
MAY 2025
Saved universal 3-K in NYC
When free 3-K was on the chopping block, parents organized to defend it — and won permanent funding to keep the program intact for good.
$167 million in permanent, baselined funding for NYC
3-KNew funding for outreach and family access
SINCE 2019
Built a statewide movement
What started as a handful of parents is now a citywide force for elected leaders to reckon with.
Grew to 12,000+ parents and supporters
Organized rallies and coordinated constituent outreach across the city
Made universal child care a top issue in NYC’s 2025 election
This is what organizing wins.
Every seat and every dollar on this page started with a parent adding their name. Add yours.