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Agency Testimony

Phillips explains how 2K benefits children and families

New York City Council · Oct 7, 2026 · starts 0:13:36 · 54 sec

Phillips explains that two-year-olds learn through play, exploration, and routines, and that 2K provides affordable, high-quality care that supports their development while giving families reliable care.

Erica Phillips

2K expands access to affordable child care while providing young children with nurturing, engaging environments during a critical period of their development.

Erica Phillips

For families,

Erica Phillips

It means greater access to high-quality, affordable care that supports their two-year-olds' learning and development while giving families care that they rely on.

Erica Phillips

Two-year-olds learn through play, exploration, relationships, and routines that support their development.

Erica Phillips

They build language through books, songs, and conversations.

Erica Phillips

They develop early problem-solving skills through hands-on experiences and learn to communicate their needs, build relationships with other children, and become increasingly independent.

Erica Phillips

Learning happens throughout the day.

Erica Phillips

Including through everyday interactions and routines that help children feel secure, build confidence, and develop strong relationships with the adults who care for them.