City 3-K expansion gives 1,700 families preschool seats closer to home

New York City expanded its 3-K preschool program, offering 1,700 families preschool seats closer to home, reducing commute times and improving accessibility. The expansion, supported by a $1.2 billion state investment, aims to make childcare more accessible across all five boroughs, with notable improvements in Staten Island, Manhattan, and the Bronx.