Noah Perry- Kansas House 66 - Childcare & Early Education

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan.In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses childcare and early education, including access to pre-K and affordability. He says he does not support mandating universal pre-K and believes it should remain an option for families rather than a requirement. He emphasizes that different children develop at different rates and that parents should have flexibility in deciding when to begin formal schooling.He also discusses childcare availability, particularly in rural areas, and shares his perspective that many of these challenges can be addressed at the local level. He points to examples of community-driven solutions, including the creation of childcare facilities without government programs, and expresses a preference for local and private approaches rather than expanding government involvement.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 66, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: Kansas HouseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify. Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe