Resources · Help first, ask later
You’re not the only parent stuck on a waitlist, and you’re not failing — the system is. Here’s what actually exists in New York, who qualifies, and what to do next. No membership, no meeting, no pitch.
Programs don’t line up neatly by county, and the ones with open seats rarely advertise. Send us your email and ZIP and we’ll get back to you with the 2-K, 3-K, Pre-K, and voucher options in your area — including the ones that aren’t easy to find online.
We’ll email you back — usually within a few days. We’ll also add you to our list (two emails a month, unsubscribe anytime). We don’t sell or share your information.
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Free, city-funded child care for 2- and 3-year-olds in New York City. 2-K is the newest win and seats are opening in stages.
Free · No sign-up
If you pay for care now, you may qualify for help that covers most or all of the bill — even if you were turned down before.
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Free Pre-K for 4-year-olds statewide — and, for the first time, funding to reach families outside the five boroughs.
Our full parent guide: every program above, who qualifies, what it costs, when to apply, and what to do when the waitlist is full. Plus a short form so we can point you at what’s available in your county — including programs that don’t advertise.
Get the guide →We’ll ask for your email and ZIP so we can send it and follow up. That’s it.
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