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“Families shouldn’t have to struggle just to secure care for their children, and NYC Childcare Navigator shows what’s possible when we put families first."
— Allison Lew, community organizer with New Yorkers United for Child Care
Press Announcement
October 8, 2025
UFT announces the citywide launch of NYC Childcare Navigator, a platform that connects New York City families to upwards of 12,000 childcare options across the five boroughs. It offers instant eligibility checks for money-saving programs, step-by-step application support, and the most comprehensive directory of childcare providers in the city — all in one free, easy-to-use platform.
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Alison Gendar
press@childcarenavigator.nyc
718-490-2964
Media Resources
In the News
Matching families with needed child care
New York Teacher, October 31, 2025
The demand for affordable child care rises as Election Day approaches
amNY, October 20, 2025
A new digital ‘matchmaker’ from the NYC teachers' union will make it easier for you to find childcare
TimeOut New York, October 12, 2025
A website for finding affordable daycares and nannies has been created in New York.
ForumDaily New York, October 9, 2025
UFT launches NYC ‘childcare navigator' for families
NBC News 4, October 8, 2025
Need child care in New York? The city’s teacher union wants to help you find your match.
Gothamist, October 8, 2025
NYC Childcare Navigator: Free guide to finding licensed childcare
Gothamist, October 8, 2025
UFT announces citywide launch of its user-friendly platform, NYC Childcare Navigator.
1010 WINS (radio), October 8, 2025
Teachers union hopes to help NYC’s child care crisis with new search tool
Chalkbeat, October 8, 2025
NYC Childcare Navigator: Free guide to finding licensed childcare
Yahoo! News, October 8, 2025
Looking for affordable child care in NYC? This new tool makes it easier
Staten Island Advance, October 8, 2025
Citywide Child Care Navigator Launches
NY1 News, October 8, 2025
NYC Childcare Navigator Scales, Boosting Maternal Employment
Forbes, January 24, 2025
Video & Audio
NBC News 4: UFT launches NYC “childcare navigator” for families
NY1: Citywide Child Care Navigator Launch
PIX11 News: Free guide to finding licensed childcare