I don't quite know what point you're making.

There is some state coverage but the income limits are low (50-70 for 1-2 kids)

https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/ccap/help.php#CCAP-in...

Daycare outside of that is incredibly pricey, and if you're as 'blessed' as we were with a multiples pregnancy then the nanny quickly becomes cheaper.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/11/nyregion/child-care-nyc.h...

Which is to say, if you make less than 67 you get sizeable benefit, but if you earn more you are likely net negative (but child positive) until you pass about 100k. That's a scary gap.