This primer provides a comprehensive look at the early care and education services throughout New York City. The analysis, which includes data on access, funding, and services, helps members of the field, advocates and policy makers identify current challenges and opportunities. Data is presented on: (1) Demographics: New York City's Children and Families; (2) Enrollment in Publicly-Supported Early Care and Education; (3) Public Investment in Early Care and Education; (4) New York City Capacity for Early Care and Education; (5) Early Care and Education: Access and Affordability; and (6) Quality Indicators for Early Care and Education. Appended is: Eligibility for Early Care and Education. (Contains 42 charts and a glossary.)