12/20/2025
The Spokane Journal of Business recently published an article highlighting insights from the State of the Children in Spokane report—and it’s one we’re glad to have contributed to.
The article lifts up both the strengths of our community and the very real challenges families with young children are facing, especially around access to early learning, housing stability, and overall family well-being. These aren’t just data points—they reflect what we see and experience alongside families every day at Lilac City ELC.
We encourage you to take a few minutes to read the article—and if it resonates, share it and tell your legislators how important it is to maintain strong funding for early learning this legislative session. Supporting children early supports Spokane’s future.
👉 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17806-the-state-of-the-children-in-spokane
The need for more childcare facilities and providers in Spokane County is straightforward: the region is characterized by a lack of access to child care, affordability, and a need for centers that offer nontraditional hours to accommodate the region’s shift workers.
