Two year-olds in “high-need” areas will be the first to benefit from free child care that older preschoolers already receive.

Some New Yorkers hope that raising a child in the city could become more affordable thanks to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plans ...

Both families and their employers feel the burden. Miami-Dade’s economy loses nearly $1 billion annually because of workers’ ...

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan for free child care for 2-year-olds.

Nor does child care exist in a vacuum: New York has a caregiver crisis across elder care, disability care and home health ...

If New York wants affordable, high-quality care for its youngest residents, it should start by loosening its own grip.

Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York during her 2026 state of the ...

Rising healthcare costs and evolving employee expectations are converging into a pivotal moment for employer-sponsored benefits. In 2026, employer medical costs are projected to climb by 7%, according ...

After Louisiana lawmakers axed funds for early childhood care and education two years ago, advocates are fighting for more ...

The naysaying economists and commentators are right, if “affordability” means cutting prices across the board. Only a long ...