Enrollment for Summer 2026 preschool program is now live!
Enrollment for Summer 2026 preschool program is now live!
Premier Early Learning at Lilac City in Spokane, WA
Full-day, year-round early learning in Spokane, Washington — serving children from infancy through preschool in one connected community, grounded in Conscious Discipline, play-based learning, and the Creative Curriculum.
About Us
How we grow the whole child
At Lilac City Early Learning Center, children learn by doing. Our days follow predictable, nurturing routines that blend hands-on exploration, meaningful play, and the social-emotional foundations every child needs to feel safe, valued, and capable. Rooted in Conscious Discipline and guided by the Creative Curriculum, we support emotional, cognitive, social, language, and physical development side by side — helping each child build confidence, curiosity, and connection from their very first day.
About Us
How we grow the whole child
At Lilac City Early Learning Center, children learn by doing. Our days follow predictable, nurturing routines that blend hands-on exploration, meaningful play, and the social-emotional foundations every child needs to feel safe, valued, and capable. Rooted in Conscious Discipline and guided by the Creative Curriculum, we support emotional, cognitive, social, language, and physical development side by side — helping each child build confidence, curiosity, and connection from their very first day.
About Us
How we grow the whole child
At Lilac City Early Learning Center, children learn by doing. Our days follow predictable, nurturing routines that blend hands-on exploration, meaningful play, and the social-emotional foundations every child needs to feel safe, valued, and capable. Rooted in Conscious Discipline and guided by the Creative Curriculum, we support emotional, cognitive, social, language, and physical development side by side — helping each child build confidence, curiosity, and connection from their very first day.
A curriculum built on relationships and research
Our program is intentionally designed to support children and families over time — not just provide short-term care. Through the Creative Curriculum, play-based learning, and Conscious Discipline, our teachers deliver developmentally aligned, multi-sensory experiences that foster creativity, problem-solving, early literacy and math, and meaningful social-emotional growth. We operate above minimum staffing ratios so every child receives the responsive, individualized attention that fuels real developmental outcomes.
"The programs are thoughtfully designed to engage and educate, and it’s amazing to see how much they learn every day."
The Carter Family
A curriculum built on relationships and research
Our program is intentionally designed to support children and families over time — not just provide short-term care. Through the Creative Curriculum, play-based learning, and Conscious Discipline, our teachers deliver developmentally aligned, multi-sensory experiences that foster creativity, problem-solving, early literacy and math, and meaningful social-emotional growth. We operate above minimum staffing ratios so every child receives the responsive, individualized attention that fuels real developmental outcomes.
Proudly serving Spokane families
Lilac City Early Learning Center was built to serve the families of Spokane with the kind of consistent, relationship-based early learning that children carry with them for life. From our first day, we've prioritized long-term relationships with families — supporting children through every developmental stage in one connected community.
"My daughter is 4 and was there from 4 months old and my son is 1 and also started at 4 months. They have always worked with us whenever our kids moved rooms."
Katie Kettenton
Proudly serving Spokane families
Lilac City Early Learning Center was built to serve the families of Spokane with the kind of consistent, relationship-based early learning that children carry with them for life. From our first day, we've prioritized long-term relationships with families — supporting children through every developmental stage in one connected community.
Family communication made easy with Playground
We use Playground to keep families connected to their child's day — from daily updates and photos to seamless tuition and secure billing. This means our teachers stay focused on what matters most: responsive, relationship-based care, not administrative tasks.
Family communication made easy with Playground
We use Playground to keep families connected to their child's day — from daily updates and photos to seamless tuition and secure billing. This means our teachers stay focused on what matters most: responsive, relationship-based care, not administrative tasks.
Hear more from our parents
"Wonderful people! Wonderful environment! Having my son in daycare was always a tug-of-war battle in my brain, and I'm so glad I committed. I feel 100% confident and safe leaving my son with this educated and truly loving staff. My son has thrived in this environment, started talking and developing far faster than what I could do on my own being home with him. Thanks, Lilac City Early Learning Center, for your genuine kindness and sincerity and knowledge to help my son grow!"
Jessica Nicole
"I've had three boys at LCELC, ages four months to five years. All three were foster kiddos and one had very big behaviors. Colleen always worked with their schedules and did anything she could think of to help. She was patient with my tough kiddo and just showed him so much love. All of the girls were wonderful and taught and nurtured and bonded with my boys in their own special way. Tomorrow we get to adopt two of those boys and we will be leaving the center. I can't say enough about what a wonderful place it is and the great ladies who work there. We will miss you all so much and thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my boys!!!!"
Chanda Muse
"They are the best. We've been there for the last few years . . . Both my husband and I have dropped off and picked up and have developed friendships with a lot of the employees, that I hope continues. My daughter is 4 and was there from 4 months old and my son is 1 and also started at 4 months. They have always communicated clearly with us the new guidelines that were set forth by the Health Department. They have always worked with us whenever our kids moved rooms. My husband and I both work so we were extremely grateful they stayed open even if we had to adjust our schedules for a little while."
Katie Kettenton
"Wonderful people! Wonderful environment! Having my son in daycare was always a tug-of-war battle in my brain, and I'm so glad I committed. I feel 100% confident and safe leaving my son with this educated and truly loving staff. My son has thrived in this environment, started talking and developing far faster than what I could do on my own being home with him. Thanks, Lilac City Early Learning Center, for your genuine kindness and sincerity and knowledge to help my son grow!"
Jessica Nicole
"I've had three boys at LCELC, ages four months to five years. All three were foster kiddos and one had very big behaviors. Colleen always worked with their schedules and did anything she could think of to help. She was patient with my tough kiddo and just showed him so much love. All of the girls were wonderful and taught and nurtured and bonded with my boys in their own special way. Tomorrow we get to adopt two of those boys and we will be leaving the center. I can't say enough about what a wonderful place it is and the great ladies who work there. We will miss you all so much and thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my boys!!!!"
Chanda Muse
"They are the best. We've been there for the last few years . . . Both my husband and I have dropped off and picked up and have developed friendships with a lot of the employees, that I hope continues. My daughter is 4 and was there from 4 months old and my son is 1 and also started at 4 months. They have always communicated clearly with us the new guidelines that were set forth by the Health Department. They have always worked with us whenever our kids moved rooms. My husband and I both work so we were extremely grateful they stayed open even if we had to adjust our schedules for a little while."
Katie Kettenton
"Wonderful people! Wonderful environment! Having my son in daycare was always a tug-of-war battle in my brain, and I'm so glad I committed. I feel 100% confident and safe leaving my son with this educated and truly loving staff. My son has thrived in this environment, started talking and developing far faster than what I could do on my own being home with him. Thanks, Lilac City Early Learning Center, for your genuine kindness and sincerity and knowledge to help my son grow!"
Jessica Nicole
"I've had three boys at LCELC, ages four months to five years. All three were foster kiddos and one had very big behaviors. Colleen always worked with their schedules and did anything she could think of to help. She was patient with my tough kiddo and just showed him so much love. All of the girls were wonderful and taught and nurtured and bonded with my boys in their own special way. Tomorrow we get to adopt two of those boys and we will be leaving the center. I can't say enough about what a wonderful place it is and the great ladies who work there. We will miss you all so much and thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my boys!!!!"
Chanda Muse
"They are the best. We've been there for the last few years . . . Both my husband and I have dropped off and picked up and have developed friendships with a lot of the employees, that I hope continues. My daughter is 4 and was there from 4 months old and my son is 1 and also started at 4 months. They have always communicated clearly with us the new guidelines that were set forth by the Health Department. They have always worked with us whenever our kids moved rooms. My husband and I both work so we were extremely grateful they stayed open even if we had to adjust our schedules for a little while."
Katie Kettenton
"Wonderful people! Wonderful environment! Having my son in daycare was always a tug-of-war battle in my brain, and I'm so glad I committed. I feel 100% confident and safe leaving my son with this educated and truly loving staff. My son has thrived in this environment, started talking and developing far faster than what I could do on my own being home with him. Thanks, Lilac City Early Learning Center, for your genuine kindness and sincerity and knowledge to help my son grow!"
Jessica Nicole
"I've had three boys at LCELC, ages four months to five years. All three were foster kiddos and one had very big behaviors. Colleen always worked with their schedules and did anything she could think of to help. She was patient with my tough kiddo and just showed him so much love. All of the girls were wonderful and taught and nurtured and bonded with my boys in their own special way. Tomorrow we get to adopt two of those boys and we will be leaving the center. I can't say enough about what a wonderful place it is and the great ladies who work there. We will miss you all so much and thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my boys!!!!"
Chanda Muse
"They are the best. We've been there for the last few years . . . Both my husband and I have dropped off and picked up and have developed friendships with a lot of the employees, that I hope continues. My daughter is 4 and was there from 4 months old and my son is 1 and also started at 4 months. They have always communicated clearly with us the new guidelines that were set forth by the Health Department. They have always worked with us whenever our kids moved rooms. My husband and I both work so we were extremely grateful they stayed open even if we had to adjust our schedules for a little while."
Katie Kettenton
"Wonderful people! Wonderful environment! Having my son in daycare was always a tug-of-war battle in my brain, and I'm so glad I committed. I feel 100% confident and safe leaving my son with this educated and truly loving staff. My son has thrived in this environment, started talking and developing far faster than what I could do on my own being home with him. Thanks, Lilac City Early Learning Center, for your genuine kindness and sincerity and knowledge to help my son grow!"
Jessica Nicole
"I've had three boys at LCELC, ages four months to five years. All three were foster kiddos and one had very big behaviors. Colleen always worked with their schedules and did anything she could think of to help. She was patient with my tough kiddo and just showed him so much love. All of the girls were wonderful and taught and nurtured and bonded with my boys in their own special way. Tomorrow we get to adopt two of those boys and we will be leaving the center. I can't say enough about what a wonderful place it is and the great ladies who work there. We will miss you all so much and thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my boys!!!!"
Chanda Muse
"They are the best. We've been there for the last few years . . . Both my husband and I have dropped off and picked up and have developed friendships with a lot of the employees, that I hope continues. My daughter is 4 and was there from 4 months old and my son is 1 and also started at 4 months. They have always communicated clearly with us the new guidelines that were set forth by the Health Department. They have always worked with us whenever our kids moved rooms. My husband and I both work so we were extremely grateful they stayed open even if we had to adjust our schedules for a little while."
Katie Kettenton
"Wonderful people! Wonderful environment! Having my son in daycare was always a tug-of-war battle in my brain, and I'm so glad I committed. I feel 100% confident and safe leaving my son with this educated and truly loving staff. My son has thrived in this environment, started talking and developing far faster than what I could do on my own being home with him. Thanks, Lilac City Early Learning Center, for your genuine kindness and sincerity and knowledge to help my son grow!"
Jessica Nicole
"I've had three boys at LCELC, ages four months to five years. All three were foster kiddos and one had very big behaviors. Colleen always worked with their schedules and did anything she could think of to help. She was patient with my tough kiddo and just showed him so much love. All of the girls were wonderful and taught and nurtured and bonded with my boys in their own special way. Tomorrow we get to adopt two of those boys and we will be leaving the center. I can't say enough about what a wonderful place it is and the great ladies who work there. We will miss you all so much and thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my boys!!!!"
Chanda Muse
"They are the best. We've been there for the last few years . . . Both my husband and I have dropped off and picked up and have developed friendships with a lot of the employees, that I hope continues. My daughter is 4 and was there from 4 months old and my son is 1 and also started at 4 months. They have always communicated clearly with us the new guidelines that were set forth by the Health Department. They have always worked with us whenever our kids moved rooms. My husband and I both work so we were extremely grateful they stayed open even if we had to adjust our schedules for a little while."
Katie Kettenton
"Wonderful people! Wonderful environment! Having my son in daycare was always a tug-of-war battle in my brain, and I'm so glad I committed. I feel 100% confident and safe leaving my son with this educated and truly loving staff. My son has thrived in this environment, started talking and developing far faster than what I could do on my own being home with him. Thanks, Lilac City Early Learning Center, for your genuine kindness and sincerity and knowledge to help my son grow!"
Jessica Nicole
"I've had three boys at LCELC, ages four months to five years. All three were foster kiddos and one had very big behaviors. Colleen always worked with their schedules and did anything she could think of to help. She was patient with my tough kiddo and just showed him so much love. All of the girls were wonderful and taught and nurtured and bonded with my boys in their own special way. Tomorrow we get to adopt two of those boys and we will be leaving the center. I can't say enough about what a wonderful place it is and the great ladies who work there. We will miss you all so much and thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my boys!!!!"
Chanda Muse
"They are the best. We've been there for the last few years . . . Both my husband and I have dropped off and picked up and have developed friendships with a lot of the employees, that I hope continues. My daughter is 4 and was there from 4 months old and my son is 1 and also started at 4 months. They have always communicated clearly with us the new guidelines that were set forth by the Health Department. They have always worked with us whenever our kids moved rooms. My husband and I both work so we were extremely grateful they stayed open even if we had to adjust our schedules for a little while."
Katie Kettenton
"Wonderful people! Wonderful environment! Having my son in daycare was always a tug-of-war battle in my brain, and I'm so glad I committed. I feel 100% confident and safe leaving my son with this educated and truly loving staff. My son has thrived in this environment, started talking and developing far faster than what I could do on my own being home with him. Thanks, Lilac City Early Learning Center, for your genuine kindness and sincerity and knowledge to help my son grow!"
Jessica Nicole
"I've had three boys at LCELC, ages four months to five years. All three were foster kiddos and one had very big behaviors. Colleen always worked with their schedules and did anything she could think of to help. She was patient with my tough kiddo and just showed him so much love. All of the girls were wonderful and taught and nurtured and bonded with my boys in their own special way. Tomorrow we get to adopt two of those boys and we will be leaving the center. I can't say enough about what a wonderful place it is and the great ladies who work there. We will miss you all so much and thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my boys!!!!"
Chanda Muse
"They are the best. We've been there for the last few years . . . Both my husband and I have dropped off and picked up and have developed friendships with a lot of the employees, that I hope continues. My daughter is 4 and was there from 4 months old and my son is 1 and also started at 4 months. They have always communicated clearly with us the new guidelines that were set forth by the Health Department. They have always worked with us whenever our kids moved rooms. My husband and I both work so we were extremely grateful they stayed open even if we had to adjust our schedules for a little while."
Katie Kettenton
"Wonderful people! Wonderful environment! Having my son in daycare was always a tug-of-war battle in my brain, and I'm so glad I committed. I feel 100% confident and safe leaving my son with this educated and truly loving staff. My son has thrived in this environment, started talking and developing far faster than what I could do on my own being home with him. Thanks, Lilac City Early Learning Center, for your genuine kindness and sincerity and knowledge to help my son grow!"
Jessica Nicole
"I've had three boys at LCELC, ages four months to five years. All three were foster kiddos and one had very big behaviors. Colleen always worked with their schedules and did anything she could think of to help. She was patient with my tough kiddo and just showed him so much love. All of the girls were wonderful and taught and nurtured and bonded with my boys in their own special way. Tomorrow we get to adopt two of those boys and we will be leaving the center. I can't say enough about what a wonderful place it is and the great ladies who work there. We will miss you all so much and thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my boys!!!!"
Chanda Muse
"They are the best. We've been there for the last few years . . . Both my husband and I have dropped off and picked up and have developed friendships with a lot of the employees, that I hope continues. My daughter is 4 and was there from 4 months old and my son is 1 and also started at 4 months. They have always communicated clearly with us the new guidelines that were set forth by the Health Department. They have always worked with us whenever our kids moved rooms. My husband and I both work so we were extremely grateful they stayed open even if we had to adjust our schedules for a little while."
Katie Kettenton
"Wonderful people! Wonderful environment! Having my son in daycare was always a tug-of-war battle in my brain, and I'm so glad I committed. I feel 100% confident and safe leaving my son with this educated and truly loving staff. My son has thrived in this environment, started talking and developing far faster than what I could do on my own being home with him. Thanks, Lilac City Early Learning Center, for your genuine kindness and sincerity and knowledge to help my son grow!"
Jessica Nicole
"I've had three boys at LCELC, ages four months to five years. All three were foster kiddos and one had very big behaviors. Colleen always worked with their schedules and did anything she could think of to help. She was patient with my tough kiddo and just showed him so much love. All of the girls were wonderful and taught and nurtured and bonded with my boys in their own special way. Tomorrow we get to adopt two of those boys and we will be leaving the center. I can't say enough about what a wonderful place it is and the great ladies who work there. We will miss you all so much and thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my boys!!!!"
Chanda Muse
"They are the best. We've been there for the last few years . . . Both my husband and I have dropped off and picked up and have developed friendships with a lot of the employees, that I hope continues. My daughter is 4 and was there from 4 months old and my son is 1 and also started at 4 months. They have always communicated clearly with us the new guidelines that were set forth by the Health Department. They have always worked with us whenever our kids moved rooms. My husband and I both work so we were extremely grateful they stayed open even if we had to adjust our schedules for a little while."
Katie Kettenton
"Wonderful people! Wonderful environment! Having my son in daycare was always a tug-of-war battle in my brain, and I'm so glad I committed. I feel 100% confident and safe leaving my son with this educated and truly loving staff. My son has thrived in this environment, started talking and developing far faster than what I could do on my own being home with him. Thanks, Lilac City Early Learning Center, for your genuine kindness and sincerity and knowledge to help my son grow!"
Jessica Nicole
"I've had three boys at LCELC, ages four months to five years. All three were foster kiddos and one had very big behaviors. Colleen always worked with their schedules and did anything she could think of to help. She was patient with my tough kiddo and just showed him so much love. All of the girls were wonderful and taught and nurtured and bonded with my boys in their own special way. Tomorrow we get to adopt two of those boys and we will be leaving the center. I can't say enough about what a wonderful place it is and the great ladies who work there. We will miss you all so much and thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my boys!!!!"
Chanda Muse
"They are the best. We've been there for the last few years . . . Both my husband and I have dropped off and picked up and have developed friendships with a lot of the employees, that I hope continues. My daughter is 4 and was there from 4 months old and my son is 1 and also started at 4 months. They have always communicated clearly with us the new guidelines that were set forth by the Health Department. They have always worked with us whenever our kids moved rooms. My husband and I both work so we were extremely grateful they stayed open even if we had to adjust our schedules for a little while."
Katie Kettenton
"Wonderful people! Wonderful environment! Having my son in daycare was always a tug-of-war battle in my brain, and I'm so glad I committed. I feel 100% confident and safe leaving my son with this educated and truly loving staff. My son has thrived in this environment, started talking and developing far faster than what I could do on my own being home with him. Thanks, Lilac City Early Learning Center, for your genuine kindness and sincerity and knowledge to help my son grow!"
Jessica Nicole
"I've had three boys at LCELC, ages four months to five years. All three were foster kiddos and one had very big behaviors. Colleen always worked with their schedules and did anything she could think of to help. She was patient with my tough kiddo and just showed him so much love. All of the girls were wonderful and taught and nurtured and bonded with my boys in their own special way. Tomorrow we get to adopt two of those boys and we will be leaving the center. I can't say enough about what a wonderful place it is and the great ladies who work there. We will miss you all so much and thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my boys!!!!"
Chanda Muse
"They are the best. We've been there for the last few years . . . Both my husband and I have dropped off and picked up and have developed friendships with a lot of the employees, that I hope continues. My daughter is 4 and was there from 4 months old and my son is 1 and also started at 4 months. They have always communicated clearly with us the new guidelines that were set forth by the Health Department. They have always worked with us whenever our kids moved rooms. My husband and I both work so we were extremely grateful they stayed open even if we had to adjust our schedules for a little while."
Katie Kettenton
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Learn about our curriculum, teachers, and hands-on learning approach—reserve a tour today.