Governor Hochul Announces Child Care Expansion Pilot Partnerships to Advance Universal Child Care

By investing in universal child care across the state, we invest in our economy, our families, and our future.

January 14, 2026 – Poughkeepsie, NY – As part of her $4.5 billion investment to deliver statewide universal child care, Governor Hochul announced the State will partner with Dutchess County, Monroe County and Broome County in a new State pilot program to help counties offer additional child care options in their communities.

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