About Office of Child Care

The Office for Child Care and Early Childhood Education’s mission is to ensure New York City families have access to equitable, high-quality, and affordable early education and care and builds off of Mayor Adams’ Blueprint for Child Care and Early Childhood Education. The office leads strategy and coordinates planning among city agencies; foster innovation in partnership with families, providers, experts, and the private sector; and promote effective communication, policy advocacy, and public engagement. The Office works closely with the Administration for Children’s Services, Department of Education, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Department of Social Services, and other City agencies and offices.