The bill aims to facilitate the establishment of child care facilities in Washington by mandating local governments to incorporate specific regulations into their development and zoning plans. It recognizes the need for more accessible child care options, particularly near elementary schools, to support economic growth and labor force participation. The legislation requires cities, towns, and counties to adopt or amend their regulations within a specified timeframe, ensuring that these requirements take precedence over any conflicting state or local regulations.

Specifically, the bill prohibits local governments from imposing additional requirements on child care centers located near elementary schools that are not applicable to other centers. It also restricts the designation of these centers as conditional uses, limits the grounds for permit denial, and exempts them from certain studies that could delay the approval process. The bill defines "child care center" broadly to include various types of child care services, thereby promoting a more streamlined and supportive environment for the establishment of child care facilities in the state.