The bill aims to enhance child care services by facilitating the use of existing buildings, particularly churches, for child care centers. It recognizes the need for more child care options for working families and emphasizes the public benefit of utilizing existing structures instead of constructing new ones. The legislation seeks to clarify existing statutes to encourage building owners to offer their spaces for child care services.

Key provisions include a new requirement that when a child care center operates in a multi-use building, the occupancy load must be calculated solely based on the areas designated for child care services. This change is intended to streamline compliance with building codes and make it easier for child care centers to operate within existing facilities. Additionally, the bill amends RCW 43.216.265 to incorporate this occupancy calculation requirement, thereby aligning it with the overall goal of promoting the use of existing buildings for child care purposes.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.216.265