The city announced that its free childcare program for two‑year‑olds will be expanded in 2027 to cover 22 neighborhoods, reaching about 12,000 children.
The expansion is part of the universal pre‑K initiative, which already provides free childcare for 2‑year‑olds across New York City, and the new rollout aims to broaden coverage citywide.
The mayor, the governor, and the Department of Education are involved in implementing the plan.