The proposed legislation establishes a Washington State Child Care Workforce Standards Board to enhance the working conditions and compensation for child care workers. This board will include representatives from child care workers, employers, and relevant state agencies, and will be responsible for setting minimum employment standards, including compensation and working conditions. The bill emphasizes the necessity of a well-compensated workforce for the health of the child care system and the economy, and it mandates that child care workers be informed of their rights and protected from retaliation for participating in the board's processes.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions to strengthen the rights and protections of child care workers, requiring employers to inform workers about their rights under minimum child care employment standards and to provide notices in multiple languages upon request. It prohibits retaliation against workers for exercising their rights or participating in training, establishing a rebuttable presumption of retaliation for adverse actions taken within 90 days of such activities. The legislation also sets minimum wages and working conditions, allowing workers to take civil action against employers for violations. Furthermore, it requires data-sharing agreements between relevant departments to support the implementation of these provisions, ultimately aiming to create a more stable and equitable child care workforce in Washington.