Join us in a discussion with Councilwoman Rebecca Noecker from Ward 2 of St. Paul. Rebecca shares her passion for educational equity and her commitment to transforming early childhood development in St. Paul, with an in-depth look at the high costs and challenges families face when accessing child care in St. Paul.

Listen in as we discuss the disparities in funding for early education compared to publicly funded education for older children, and the initiatives aimed at bridging this gap, including the Yes for Saint Paul Families initiative. This proposed financial assistance program prioritizes low-income families, aiming to improve access and incentivize more providers to expand their services. Rebecca also explains how this initiative not only benefits children but also enables parents to work and provides stable revenue for providers.

This episode was aired live on the program SO Saint Paul on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio on May 16th, 2024. Listen to more episodes and learn more at littlemomentscount.org/podcasts