Mayor Mamdani Launches First-of-its-Kind Child Care Website and Interactive Map

New tool helps families find and compare child care options across all five boroughs

Includes personalized questionnaire to match families with the right programs

NEW YORK – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the launch of a new online child care map and resource center designed to make it easier for families to find, understand and choose child care programs that meet their needs.

For the first time, families can visit nyc.gov/childcare to search for child care options citywide using a single platform. The site allows users to filter by location, age group and cost, and provides key details about providers, including services offered, eligibility requirements and contact information.

The new tool builds on the Mamdani administration's commitment to universal, accessible child care. It follows the addition of more than 1,000 new 3-K seats in high-demand neighborhoods and the launch of 2,000 free 2-K seats in four communities across the city.

The first-of-its-kind interactive map — developed with input from parents at every stage — brings together provider information from across the five boroughs into one searchable platform. It offers a streamlined, easy-to-use layout that helps families understand their options and take full advantage of the free and affordable care. The website is available in multiple languages and is fully accessible on mobile devices.

In addition to the map, the website offers tools to support parents at every stage of the child care search. These include:

• Clear, plain-language guides to each seat-types – including 3-K, 2-K, pre-K and other early child care options, so families can understand what’s available.

• A short questionnaire to help parents identify providers that best match their needs, schedules and preferences.

• Transparent information on 10,000 child care programs families rely on, including health and safety inspection records, walking and transit directions, and contact details.

• Live support by phone or email, in partnership with Child Care Resource Centers — trusted, multilingual community organizations with a long track record of helping families navigate the system.

The platform was developed through multiple rounds of engagement with parents and child care advocates – including focus groups and usability testing — to ensure the information is both clear and accessible. The City will continue to gather feedback and improve the site over time.

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April 1, 2026