Bill > HB1537

This bill amends existing laws related to licensing requirements for child care centers and indoor early learning programs in the state of Washington. Key provisions include: 1. Establishing maximum group sizes and staff-to-child ratios for child care centers, with a maximum group size of 21 for preschoolers and 31 for school-age children. 2. Requiring licensed indoor early learning program spaces to have a minimum of 34 square feet per child in attendance. 3. Specifying that private schools operating early learning programs not receiving state subsidies are subject to minimum health and safety standards, but the state cannot restrict or dictate their educational or other programs. 4. Directing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to implement a single set of licensing standards for child care and the early childhood education and assistance program.