The City of New York advanced plans for the Little Apple program, marking a key step toward launching the city’s first free, full-day, year-round child care initiative for municipal workers. The pilot program will be located at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building and is expected to serve approximately 40 children ages 6 weeks to 3 years.

City officials emphasized the program as part of a broader effort to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care and support working families across New York City.

“City workers deserve high-quality, free child care that meets the needs of their schedules,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The program is expected to launch this fall following the completion of a newly renovated facility, expanding access for city employees and laying the groundwork for future child care initiatives.

“Imagine is honored to partner with DCAS and the Mamdani administration to bring our best-in-class early childhood care and education to New York City employees at no cost,” said Laura Tulchin, CEO of Imagine Early Learning Centers. “As the country’s only 100% employee-owned child care company, we know a strong program like this benefits families, children, and workers across the city.”