Mamdani has received support from Gov. Kathy Hochul in his childcare ambitions; she has put $1.2 billion towards an expansion in coverage.
Mamdani has received support from Gov. Kathy Hochul in his childcare ambitions; she has put $1.2 billion towards an expansion in coverage. ( Photo: Photo: nycmayorsoffice, Flickr)

While the total number of students is flat compared to a year ago, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that commute distances have been shortened and more families were being awarded their top choice schools.

Mamdani Proclaims “New Era in Childcare,” Even as Preschool Enrollment Remains Flat

22 May 2026 | 04:26
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Around 100,000 New York City students received public preschool offers this year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on May 19, which is about the same amount as last year.

Yet Mamdani insisted it was a “new era for childcare in New York City,” because more parents were landing their top choice school and...

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