NYC Child Care Business Council

Child care is
essential to NYC's economic growth

The NYC Child Care Business Council brings together business leaders, organizations, and individuals who understand that quality, affordable child care is essential to a thriving workforce and a competitive economy.

Together, we advocate for sustainable public investment in child care so every family can find care they can afford and build a future in the city they call home.

Building a stronger child care system for New York City's workforce

The NYC Child Care Business Council is a multi-sector coalition committed to making quality, affordable child care a reality for every New York City family through:

Business Leader Engagement

Grow a broader network of business champions for child care access and affordability

Policy Advocacy & Systems Improvement

Advise policymakers and support efforts to expand child care supply and strengthen implementation

Communications & Storytelling

Champion child care solutions and build public understanding of the business case for child care

Key Findings

Affordability is a top concern for New Yorkers

* 5BORO Institute analysis of U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year estimates via IPUMS.

How Can I Get Involved?

If your company is interested in joining other business leaders in advocating for child care, the 5BORO Institute at Citizens Union would love to hear from you, please send us a message.

New York’s creative and entrepreneurial spirit can only thrive when parents have the support they need. Child care should be simple, flexible, and accessible. That’s why Etsy is proud to be a founding member of the New York City Child Care Business Council to help make that vision a reality.

Jeffrey Zubricki

Jeffrey Zubricki

Head of Global Public Policy at Etsy

Helping parents participate and thrive in the workforce is not only the right thing to do, it’s essential to building a stronger, more competitive economy. As employers compete to attract and retain talent, expanding access to quality childcare must be part of the conversation. We're proud to work alongside the NYC Child Care Business Council to help advance meaningful solutions for New York families.

Ewa Abrams

Ewa Abrams

President at Kering Americas

Making child care more accessible and affordable is one of the most practical investments we can make in the city's future. At Msquared, we build the places where New Yorkers live and work, and none of that holds together without sustainable child care systems supporting it. This Council is a chance for real estate and business leaders to put weight behind fixing it.

Alicia Glen

Alicia Glen

Founder & Managing Principal at Msquared

Haussmann has spent years building housing for New York families, but housing alone isn't enough to keep them here. Child care has to be part of what we're building toward. Families choose neighborhoods based on whether they can raise kids there, not just whether they can afford the rent. Developers who ignore that are missing half the picture.

Josef Goodman

Josef Goodman

Principal at Haussmann Development LLC

New York’s creative and entrepreneurial spirit can only thrive when parents have the support they need. Child care should be simple, flexible, and accessible. That’s why Etsy is proud to be a founding member of the New York City Child Care Business Council to help make that vision a reality.

Jeffrey Zubricki

Jeffrey Zubricki

Head of Global Public Policy at Etsy

Helping parents participate and thrive in the workforce is not only the right thing to do, it’s essential to building a stronger, more competitive economy. As employers compete to attract and retain talent, expanding access to quality childcare must be part of the conversation. We're proud to work alongside the NYC Child Care Business Council to help advance meaningful solutions for New York families.

Ewa Abrams

Ewa Abrams

President at Kering Americas

Making child care more accessible and affordable is one of the most practical investments we can make in the city's future. At Msquared, we build the places where New Yorkers live and work, and none of that holds together without sustainable child care systems supporting it. This Council is a chance for real estate and business leaders to put weight behind fixing it.

Alicia Glen

Alicia Glen

Founder & Managing Principal at Msquared

Haussmann has spent years building housing for New York families, but housing alone isn't enough to keep them here. Child care has to be part of what we're building toward. Families choose neighborhoods based on whether they can raise kids there, not just whether they can afford the rent. Developers who ignore that are missing half the picture.

Josef Goodman

Josef Goodman

Principal at Haussmann Development LLC

Resources & Updates

Resources from the 5BORO Institute at Citizens Union and partners across the child care landscape.

Reports

Read research, analysis, and policy materials on child care access, affordability, and implementation.

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News

Follow recent developments, public conversations, and opportunities for business leaders to engage.

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Member Voices

Hear from business and civic leaders making the case for child care as an economic priority.

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Members

ABNY
Amalgamated Bank
Bobbie
Bronx Chamber of Commerce
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Con Edison
Eggs All Day
Etsy
The Future Forum
Haussmann Development
Hotel Association of New York City
Joy Construction
Kering
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
MSquared
NYC Hospitality Alliance
Partnership for New York City
Queens Chamber of Commerce
REBNY
Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Majority
Tech:NYC
Vivvi
Wellthy
Workplayce