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 child care workers, employers, and state agencies, and will be responsible for setting minimum employment standards, including compensation and working conditions. The bill highlights the significance of high-quality child care for economic stability and children's success, while addressing the challenges faced by child care workers, such as low pay and poor working conditions. The board will also adopt rules to ensure that child care workers are informed of their rights and can participate in the standard-setting process without fear of retaliation.

Additionally, the bill outlines a certification process for worker organizations that will provide training to child care workers, ensuring they are educated about their rights and the standards established by the board. This training must be interactive and available in the three most commonly spoken languages among child care workers in the state, with employers required to ensure their workers complete this training every two years. The legislation introduces new provisions that mandate child care employers to inform workers about their rights and obligations, prohibits retaliation against workers for exercising their rights, and establishes minimum wages and working conditions that cannot be violated. Workers harmed by violations can pursue civil actions for damages and attorney fees, while relevant departments are required to collaborate on data sharing to implement these provisions effectively.