New York City is set to open seven new early childhood education centers this fall, including one located at 274 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. This initiative, announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Department of Education, will create approximately 240 new 3-K seats citywide to meet the childcare needs of local families. At a press conference, Mamdani emphasized the importance of accessibility, stating that no family should need to travel across boroughs for childcare when options are available nearby. The Atlantic Avenue center will specifically provide 63 seats for 3-K and pre-K students. Additionally, the city plans to add 450 more 3-K seats at community-based organizations, marking the first phase of a broader effort to make 3-K education universal across New York City. Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels expressed pride in expanding access to essential programs for nearly 700 children in the city.