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WA SB6078
WA SB6078Providing prelicensing supports to individuals interested in becoming a licensed child care provider.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to providing prelicensing supports to individuals 2 interested in becoming a licensed child care provider; amending RCW 3 43.216.265; adding a new section to chapter 43.216 RCW; and adding a 4 new section to chapter 19.27 RCW. 5
AI Summary
This bill aims to support individuals interested in becoming licensed child care providers by establishing prelicensing supports and resources. It amends existing law to allow for "prelicensing consultations" as part of the inspection process for child care facilities, and it adds new sections to state law that empower the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to offer services to help applicants navigate the licensing process for various types of child care, including completing applications, understanding requirements, and managing facility development. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation and online publication of a child care licensing resource guide that details how to access these supports and consultations, and it requires cities and counties to inform applicants for child care center permits about these available resources from the state.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Vandana Slatter (D)*,
Jessica Bateman (D),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file. (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6078&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Senate bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6078%20SBR%20EDU%20OC%2026.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 6078 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75497 |
| Fiscal Note - 6078 SB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75419 |
| Senate bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6078%20SBR%20EDU%20TA%2026.pdf |
| Senate bill report (orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6078%20SBA%20EDU%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6078.pdf |
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