NYC Launches Free Child Care Pilot for City Workers at Dinkins Building
New York City officials have announced the opening of applications for a new free child care pilot program specifically for municipal workers. This initiative, named 'The Little Apple,' is the city's first of its kind and aims to provide full-day, full-year child care services. The program will be housed in the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building in Lower Manhattan, which is undergoing a $10 million renovation to accommodate a 4,000-square-foot child care center. The facility is expected to be completed by fall. The program will serve approximately 40 children aged 6 weeks to 3 years and will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eligibility is limited to full-time Department of Citywide Administrative Services employees and other full-time city employees assigned to 1 Centre Street. Applications are open until May 15, 2026, with selections made through a random process. Those not selected will be placed on a waitlist, and notifications are expected in June. 
