Under Mamdani, New York Will Be the First to Open Free Childcare Center for City Workers

New York City will open The Little Apple, the first free daycare for municipal workers in the U.S., under Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The pilot program, located in Manhattan, offers 40 free childcare spots for city workers' children aged six weeks to three years, funded with a $1.5 million budget. The initiative aims to address childcare affordability challenges and retain city employees.