Taylor Moreland - Kansas House 7 - Childcare

Taylor Moreland for Kansas House District 7 , is running to represent parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute.Moreland supports universal pre-K and expanding access to childcare, emphasizing that financial barriers should never prevent children from receiving early education. She argues that children should not be impacted by their family’s income and that early learning opportunities are critical to development.She also discusses the need for stronger childcare standards, including stricter regulations and better pay for workers, noting that gaps in oversight and underfunding can contribute to unsafe or harmful situations. Drawing from her work in the foster care system, she highlights how lack of early support and stable care can impact children’s emotional development, leading to long-term challenges. Moreland emphasizes the importance of preschool in building social and emotional skills and supports making it more widely accessible.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 7. You 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