This bill mandates that cities and towns in Washington State must permit child care centers and the conversion of existing buildings for such use in all zones, with the exception of industrial zones. It allows cities to impose reasonable restrictions on permits, such as designating pickup and drop-off areas. Additionally, cities that are required to update their comprehensive plans under the growth management act must incorporate these requirements into their regulations during their next update, while other cities are given a two-year timeframe to comply.

The bill also extends these requirements to code cities and towns, ensuring that they too must allow child care centers in all zones except industrial ones, with similar provisions for reasonable restrictions and compliance timelines. This legislation aims to facilitate the establishment of child care facilities across various communities, thereby addressing the growing need for accessible child care options.