SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane City Council unanimously voted to adopt an ordinance allowing daycare and childcare centers in all residential and commercial zones.
This decision is part of the city’s “H.O.M.E. Starts Here” initiative, aimed at reducing barriers to employment, including access to affordable childcare.
A Washington Senate bill recently passed requires cities to permit daycare facilities in residential areas. According to a study by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families, less than 30% of families in Spokane County with preschool children have their childcare needs met…