Child Care Access in NYC: A Critical Dialogue

This chapter dives into the significant challenges of child care access in New York City, emphasizing discussions from a recent mayoral forum and the need for concrete proposals from candidates. It highlights the experiences of parents advocating for change, the economic implications of child care policies, and the disparities faced by low-income families. The chapter also critiques current political approaches to childcare, contrasting universal programs with means-tested solutions while stressing the importance of robust funding for early childhood education.