Free or low-cost child care for infants and toddlers
Short Summary
Year-round early care and education for up to 10 hours a day.
Who it may help
Residency requirements for infant and toddler programs
- Your family must live in New York City
- Your child must be a US citizen or have legal immigration status
- Children in foster care outside of New York City can still qualify
Income requirements for infant and toddler programs
Your household income must be at or below the following levels and at least one of the following must apply:
- You work at least 10 hours per week or are in an education or job training program
- You're looking for work (up to 6 months unemployed)
- You're receiving services related to domestic violence
- You're living in temporary housing
In two-parent households, both parents need to meet one of these conditions.
| Family size | Monthly income | Yearly income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $6,156 | $73,869.56 |
| 3 | $7,604 | $91,250.63 |
| 4 | $9,053 | $108,631.70 |
| 5 | $10,501 | $126,012.77 |
| 6 | $11,949 | $143,393.84 |
| 7 | $12,221 | $146,652.80 |
| 8 | $12,493 | $149,911.75 |
| 9 | $12,764 | $153,170.70 |
| 10 | $13,036 | $156,429.65 |
| 11 | $13,307 | $159.688.60 |
| 12 | $13,579 | $162,947.55 |
| 13 | $13,851 | $166,206.50 |
| 14 | $14,122 | $169,465.45 |
| 15 | $14,394 | $172,724.40 |
What you may need
Proof of identity, NYC residency, and household income may be required.