2-K Applications Are Open for NYC Families. What You Need to Know.

New York City's free childcare program for 2-year-olds (2-K) is accepting applications until June 26, offering 2,000 seats in high-needs neighborhoods starting September 2024. The program, part of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s affordability campaign, will expand to 12,000 seats next year, with state funding covering the first two years. Applications are prioritized for children in specific districts, and eligibility requires the child to be 2 years old by the program start date.