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Albany Lobby Day for Universal Child Care

February 25, 2026
7:00AM - 5:00PM

New York State Capitol

Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12224

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Governor Hochul has committed to a pathway toward universal child care. That’s a big deal—and it’s because parents got organized and made their voices heard.

But promises don’t win themselves - we have a budget process to get through and more to win.

That’s why parents,  would-be parents, grandparents, workers, and caregivers, from across New York are heading to Albany for a grassroots lobby day to make sure we win universal child care—and win it right.

Together, we’re fighting for:

  • Full funding for 2-Care, so care for 2-year-olds is truly free and universal
  • A statewide 3-K and Pre-K guarantee, with every county required to participate
  • Progressive, sustainable, and dedicated revenue to get to 0-5, statewide and fund universal child care for the long term—not just one budget cycle

Universal child care must work for all families, in every corner of New York, now and for generations to come.

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