Preschools and early childcare providers around New York City say they are still struggling to pay employees, and in some cases their rent, four months after the Adams administration pledged to expedite millions of dollars in reimbursements.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.Preschools and early childcare providers around the city say they are still struggling to pay employees, and in some cases their rent, four months after the Adams administrationAn education department source with knowledge of the backlog said that last week the agency rushed to fill $13 million worth of invoices that had been pending for more than 30 days – many dating back to September.
In November, Schools Chancellor David Banks pledged a “rapid response team” would “stabilize” the early childcare system. By some estimates, providers were owed as much as $400 million at that time. Department spokesman Nathaniel Styer said the process will be changed next month so providers can submit multiple invoices at once.
A nearly $40,000 invoice she submitted at the end of October is still pending — so she can’t submit new ones for the ensuing months. Styer, the department spokesperson, said moving forward the city will aim to pay out all its invoices for early childhood education providers within 30 days. "We’re constantly threatened that it’s going to be over," she said of the city’s 3-K program, which provides free care to 3-year-olds.
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