New York City Opens Free 2-K Child Care to 2,000 Toddlers
CONFIRMED89% CONFIDENCEStated as happening, per the Mayor's Office transcript dated "September 10, 2026": "It is a pleasure to be here in Washington Heights on the first day of school" with "the first members of New York City's inaugural 2-K class".[1]
About 2,000 two-year-olds in four boroughs started free, full-day 2-K care on the first day of school, funded by an initial $73 million from the state. Mayor Mamdani plans 12,000 seats next year and a universal program after that.
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