The proposed legislation establishes the Washington State Child Care Workforce Standards Board, which aims to enhance the working conditions and compensation for child care workers. This board will include representatives from various stakeholders, such as child care workers, employers, professional development programs, and state agencies. It is tasked with setting minimum employment standards, including compensation and working conditions, and ensuring that child care workers are informed of their rights and protected from retaliation for participating in the board's processes. The board will also have the authority to adopt necessary rules and standards to safeguard workers' health and safety, and it must establish training programs to educate workers about their rights and the standards set by the board.

Additionally, the bill introduces several provisions to strengthen the rights and protections of child care workers. It requires employers to inform workers about their rights under the minimum child care employment standards and prohibits retaliation against workers for exercising their rights or participating in related activities. The legislation establishes minimum wages and working conditions, making it unlawful for employers to pay below these standards, and allows workers to pursue civil actions for violations, including seeking damages and attorney fees. A formal agreement for data sharing between relevant departments is also mandated to support the implementation of these provisions. The bill is officially titled the "Child Care Workforce Standards Board Act."