New York’s Daycare Crisis: Why Parents Can’t Afford to Work — And How We’ll Fix It Daycare costs in New York are out of control — averaging over $2,000 a month in NYC and more than $1,200 upstate. Parents are forced out of the workforce, waitlists stretch for months, and entire counties are childcare deserts. This isn’t just a family issue — it’s an economic one. Our plan — the New York Childcare Freedom Act — cuts costs, expands vouchers, boosts daycare worker pay, and opens more spots fast. We’ll model proven solutions from states like Vermont, New Mexico, and Washington, adapting them to work here in New York. Read the full plan here: 👉 https://jsa2026.com/jsa2026-nys-fixing-new-yorks-daycare-crisis-affordable-accessible-and-built-for-real-life/ #JSA2026 #NYGovernor #Childcare #DaycareCrisis #FamiliesFirst #TurnNYRed #ArnoldForNY