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

New York City Mayor, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, on Tuesday unveiled a groundbreaking online child care map and resource center designed to simplify how families find, compare, and choose child care programs across all five boroughs.

For the first time, families can visit nyc.gov/childcare to access a single, searchable platform that allows filtering by location, age group, and cost. The tool provides detailed information about providers, including services offered, eligibility requirements, and contact information.

Mayor Mamdani emphasized the impact of the new platform, saying, “Parents already carry so much. For too long, finding child care has meant hours of searching, cross-checking lists and relying on word of mouth. In New York City, finding care for your child shouldn’t feel like a second job. This tool is about making government work for people — simple, clear and accessible — so every parent can make the best decision for their child.”

The launch builds on the Mamdani administration’s commitment to universal and accessible child care, following the addition of over 1,000 new 3-K seats in high-demand neighborhoods and 2,000 free 2-K seats in four communities.

Lisa Gelobter, Chief Technology Officer and Commissioner of the Office of Technology and Innovation, noted the significance of the platform: “This game-changing child care online map and resource center, featuring 10,000 providers across the five boroughs, provides our NYC families with an invaluable resource to help them locate and select child care that meets their needs so they don’t waste valuable time searching for and sifting through information on dozens of websites.”

The platform offers plain-language guides to seat types, a questionnaire to match parents with suitable programs, transparent provider information, and live multilingual support via phone or email. It was developed with extensive input from parents and child care advocates to ensure accessibility and usability.

Commenting on the launch, Kellan Calder, Parent and Community Organizer for New Yorkers United for Child Care, said, “For years, parents have had to scramble and stress to find child care — relying on Facebook groups and Google spreadsheets just to figure out what was available. Today, that era comes to an end. This website will let parents understand New York’s child care options at a glance, making it easier for families to find the free and affordable care they deserve.”

Executive Directors from NYC Child Care Resource & Referral Consortium organizations, including the Day Care Council, Chinese-American Planning Council, Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, and Child Development Support Corporation, also praised the initiative, highlighting the platform’s role in reducing barriers and improving access to reliable child care citywide.

The website is mobile-friendly, available in multiple languages, and will continue to evolve based on user feedback to meet the needs of NYC families.