Taking Care of New York’s Children (I): Rethinking Child Care

Mayor Bloomberg and the NYC Administration for Children's Services have announced a broad expansion and realignment of child care and early education programs. The new system aims to pull together disparate parts, simplify enrollment, improve accountability-and eventually increase dramatically the number of children taking part. Is the plan right for the city, and can the administration follow through on its promise? A Panel Discussion with: John Mattingly, Commissioner, NYC Administration for Children’s Services Ajay Chaudry, Deputy Commissioner, NYC Administration for Children’s Services Nancy Colben, Executive Director, Child Care, Inc. Charmaine Wong, Vice President, Graham Windham

Children and Families, Government & CommunitiesAbigail KramerBloomberg, Center for New York City Affairs, child care, Child Welfare Watch, children, city government, CNYCA, communities, early education, education, policies, public policy, public schools, school enrollment, students, The New School, youthComment