Empire State Campaign for Child Care

Opinion | People Are Spending $20,000 a Year on Day Care. Here’s What Mamdani Can Do About It.

As the statewide campaign advocating for universal child care, we believe that government can and must deliver on this promise. We look forward to working with @governor.ny.gov and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social i to make it a reality for all New Yorkers.
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Over 140 organizations across NY signed on to our letter to @governor.ny.gov to adopt our platform for a child care system that serves families across the state equitably, pays educators a thriving wage, and delivers for all.
Read our letter here: empirestatechildcare.org/wp-content/u...

Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million Child Care Capital Construction Funding Program to Increase Availability of Quality Care and Expand Child Care Capacity Statewide Governor Hochul announced the launch of a new $100 million Child Care Capital Construction Funding Program designed to increase the availability of quality care and expand the capacity of child care a...

YOUR ADVOCACY IN ACTION 👏🏽 This week @governor.ny.gov officially launched the $100M capital funding program we fought for earlier this year. These construction grants are an important step in the right direction to building more #childcare supply. www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...

¡Únase a nosotros en nuestro Día de Defensa 2026 en Albany el martes 27 de enero para dejar claro que el cuidado infantil debe ser una prioridad máxima en el presupuesto estatal de este año! Inscríbase ahora: airtable.com/appknPXXZF6c...

Join us for our 2026 Advocacy Day in Albany on Tuesday, January 27th to make it clear that child care must be a top priority in this year's state budget! Register now: airtable.com/appknPXXZF6c...

We've got a plan for child care for all! Tell your elected officials you're on board for universal child care in New York State!

Send a letter: actionnetwork.org/letters/do-y...

Read more here: empirestatechildcare.org/new-york-sta...

Amid Mamdani push, key advocates unveil plan for universal child care phase-in Empire State Campaign for Child Care advocates unveiled a proposal for initiating next steps they hope Hochul and lawmakers can get on board with.

We are incredibly excited about our plan to achieve statewide universal child care, #NYSChildCareForAll! You can read more about the plan here: empirestatechildcare.org/new-york-sta...

Check out the latest coverage of our work:
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Amid Mamdani push, key advocates unveil plan for universal child care phase-in Empire State Campaign for Child Care advocates unveiled a proposal for initiating next steps they hope Hochul and lawmakers can get on board with.

Many thanks to Jack Arpey at Spectrum News 1 Capital Region for highlighting the new report from @empirestateccc.bsky.social - New York State Child Care for All. Between Gov Hochul and Mayor-elect Mamdani, NY is in prime position to enact universal child care. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...

Thank you to the city and state leaders who joined us to launch #NYSUniversalChildCareForAll!
@jabaribrisport.bsky.social
@cmjengutierrez.bsky.social
@advocate.nyc.gov

The Empire State Campaign for Child Care laid out our path for universal child care in New York State on the steps of City Hall today. Read more here: www.politico.com/newsletters/...

Today's the big day! We'll be on the steps of City Hall discussing how we can roll out universal child care for New York State. #NYSChildCareForAll

Read more about our plan here: empirestatechildcare.org/wp-content/u...

We're excited to launch our plan for achieving universal child care in New York State! Join us tomorrow at City Hall!
Read more about our plan here: empirestatechildcare.org/wp-content/u...

ESCCC leaders Shoshana and Marina recently spoke with @usatoday.com about how Mayor Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social can deliver universal child care.
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We agree, Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social! Let's make universal child care a reality across the Empire State!

Mamdani pledged universal child care for NYC. What will it take to get there? Mamdani will face an array of logistical and operational challenges in standing up new public infrastructure for hundreds of thousands of youngsters.

@empirestateccc.bsky.social campaign leader Doris Irizarry advocates for just wages for the child care workforce in his article in @chalkbeat.org.
“People love what they do … but they cannot make a living."
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Mamdani’s universal child care promise: Who's advising the mayor-elect? As Mamdani builds out plans to deliver universal child care, he will have to weigh speed against stability. Universal prekindergarten offers lessons.

We look forward to being a resource for Mayor Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social to deliver universal child care. Our coalition of policy advocates, parents, and child care providers of all modalities are here to help ensure an equitable, successful implementation!
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Halloween candy is great. Universal child care is better.

Map: State-by-State Impact of the Government Shutdown on Head Start Use this map to see how your state is impacted.

As of November 1st, thousands of Head Start locations are at risk of closing. In NY, over 1600 slots and almost 700 staff are impacted. Children, families, and educators are bearing the brunt of cruel policies.
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Editorial: Head Start is a success story. Why mess with success? Trump administration decisions and the federal shutdown are hurting social programs. Once again, it’s children who stand to be hurt the most.

Head Start is a successful program that has served millions of American families. Children shouldn't be collateral damage in our politics.
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Mamdani, Gov. Hochul agree on universal child care. How to pay for it? Not so much The governor and Democratic mayoral nominee differ on raising taxes.

Child care is one of the most costly items in a family's life. We're proud to be the statewide campaign charting a path to change that for every New Yorker.
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YouTube video by Donna Seymour North Country Matters Presents: A Child Care Update

Our campaign manager recently joined North Country Matters to discuss the state of child care at the state and federal level.
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The Empire State Campaign for Child Care Podcast Parenting Podcast · The Empire State Campaign for Child Care podcast examines issues facing the child care sector in New York State.

We were thrilled to have Matt Henderson from OLE! join us for our podcast to discuss how New Mexico became the first state in the nation to enact universal child care!
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High-quality care is one of the smartest investments a government can make. An op-ed from Schuyler Center Board Member Elizabeth Palley appeared in @newsday.bsky.social
this week, urging New York to implement universal child care.
@empirestateccc.bsky.social

Read more: scaany.org/wp-content/u...

ESCCC leader Elizabeth Palley has an op ed in today's @newsday.bsky.social about the urgent need for universal child care in NY. We can't afford to wait- the time is now.

Child care workforce still waiting for state investment Child care providers have been sounding the alarm about a staffing crisis for years. We check in on the status of the workforce and their need for investment.

ESCCC leaders Dede Hill and Alicia Marks joined Capitol Pressroom to talk about the dire needs of the child care workforce.
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New Mexico is leading the nation on the path to universal child care. It's time for New York to join them. Read our campaign's statement here:
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This state will become 1st to offer free, universal child care New Mexico has become the first state in the country to guarantee free child care to families residing in the state.

New Mexico is the first state in the nation to enact universal child care. New York must be next.
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Check out the blog post from our campaign manager about the need for year round child care for every family!
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Find your advocacy style, take action, and join us in calling for fair pay for child care workers. 🎥 Watch the video:
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📷 Take the quiz & join the campaign:
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