What New York parents have already won.
We organize parents to win child care programs. Here’s what that organizing has delivered so far because families show up.
OUR RECORD
12,000+
New York parents organizing together
$1B+
secured for free universal child care in NYC and NYS
15,000+
new child care seats won — all free
January 2026
A historic commitment to universal child care
State and city leaders committed to put New York on a path to universal child care — the biggest single step yet, and one parents spent three years making unavoidable.
$470 million for statewide Pre-K expansion
$500 million for free care for two-year-olds in NYC — first seats fall 2026
$100 million to repair NYC’s 3-K program
$60 million for universal child care pilots in Dutchess, Monroe, and Broome counties
2025
Won $10M for 0-to-2-year-olds
The first expansion of universal child care in New York since 2018 — free care for hundreds of the youngest children in NYC, with the pilot beginning in January 2026.
Free care for hundreds of 0-to-2-year-olds in NYC
First universal child care expansion in the state since 2018
Pilot program launched January 2026
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 instead of another year of uncertainty.
$167 million in permanent funding for NYC 3-K
More free, full-day 3-K and Pre-K seats
New funding for outreach and family access
Since 2019
Built a movement
None of the above happens without the people. What started as a handful of parents is now a citywide force that leaders can’t schedule around.
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.