Childcare Info During COVID-19 Crisis

As you are aware, the City of New York is working to provide childcare for healthcare workers and first responders who are critical to the COVID-19 response efforts. We’re reaching out to you – as members of our health care community, first responders, and essential city personnel – to inform you of a new childcare option.

For our community members who are serving in these vital roles and have no other means of childcare, the New York City Department of Education is setting up Regional Enrichment Centers (RECs). RECs will open on Monday, March 23rd and operate from 7:30am to 6:00pm (Monday-Friday), and will ensure that students have access to remote learning as well as various art, music, and other activities.

If your child is a New York City resident and you would like to enroll in one of these centers, please complete this REC Enrollment Form. Please complete this form for each child you are seeking to enroll. You will then receive an email confirming your child’s center assignment.

Thank you for your service in keeping our city safe. We look forward to supporting you and ensuring your children are in a safe, enriching space.