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New York City’s ambitious free two-K childcare program is finally launching—but many providers are stuck waiting months for payments, forcing some to tap credit lines just to stay afloat. While the city promises faster processing and no-interest loans to bridge the gap, delays are already causing real damage: one Brooklyn center postponed opening day, and providers say they’re running on empty after years of payment woes. With half still mired in loan applications and expired contracts, this isn’t just a funding hiccup—it’s a systemic crisis threatening the stability of early childhood care as the mayor’s universal childcare vision takes shape.

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