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EducationRaise Childcare Worker Wages to a Living Wage at Par with Public School Teachers
Increases childcare worker wages to match those of public school teachers.
Date Promised
January 7, 2025
Owner Agency
Department of Education
Requires State Action
NoLast updated: January 2, 2026
Overview
• Mayor Mamdani committed to paying early childhood educators a living wage at par with Department of Education teachers.
• In a campaign video, Mamdani said increase is necessary to ensure that childcare workers can afford to remain in New York City while delivering universal childcare.
• The plan includes ensuring childcare providers receive timely and complete payment from the city so higher wages can be sustained.