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Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education addressed delays in background check processing for childcare providers and introduced two bills to improve childcare safety and oversight. The bills would establish new background check requirements and streamline inspection procedures for childcare centers.

Key Decisions

  • Childcare Background Check Backlog Oversight Discussed
  • Local Law - Background Checks for Child Care Providers, Employees, and Volunteers Introduced
  • Local Law - Inspections and Routine Closures of Child Care Centers Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2026-1529 Oversight - Addressing the Childcare Background Check Backlog.
    Oversight
  2. Int 0015-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to background checks for child care providers, employees, and volunteers
    Introduction
  3. Int 0135-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to inspections and routine closures of child care centers
    Introduction
  4. Jointly with the Committee on Health and the Committee on Oversight & Investigations