Bill > HB1282

This bill aims to improve child care transparency and safety by introducing several key provisions for child day care centers, outdoor nature-based child care providers, and family day care providers. The bill requires these providers to prominently post more comprehensive information, including their license, a department contact number, proof of insurance with liability limits, their Early Achievers rating, and a notice directing parents to the department's website for detailed licensing and inspection information. Providers must now notify parents about insurance coverage during enrollment and post insurance details both physically and online. The bill also mandates that when a provider's license is suspended, revoked, or not renewed, the department must notify all parents of enrolled children. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to assess its website's accessibility of child care provider information, design a standard posting notice, and review and recommend updated liability insurance limits by December 2025. Providers face potential civil monetary penalties and can be placed on non-referral status for non-compliance, with penalties ranging from $150 for family day care homes to $250 for child day care centers. These changes aim to enhance transparency, inform parents, and maintain higher safety standards in child care settings.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1282&Year=2025&Initiative=false