Fund Vacant Storefronts to Become Childcare Centers
In committee as of Mar 18, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would create a pilot program that gives financial help to owners of empty commercial spaces — like vacant storefronts — to renovate them into licensed childcare facilities. The program would focus on neighborhoods that have lots of empty commercial spaces but not enough childcare spots available. This could help expand affordable childcare options in underserved communities across NYC.
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Details
- Introduced
- Jan 29, 2026
- Body
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Laid Over in Committee
Sponsors (8)
Official Description
This bill would establish a pilot program to provide financial assistance to the owners of vacant commercial premises to undertake the work necessary to make the premises compliant with the standards for premises used for child care programs. The program would operate in areas where there are both a high number of vacant commercial premises and a low number of child care slots.