The bill establishes a pilot program aimed at incentivizing child care providers to care for the children of first responders in Washington state. It mandates the Department to create this program, contingent on available appropriations, and to award grants to local jurisdictions for incentive payments to licensed or certified child care providers. The program prioritizes providers who can offer care during nonstandard work hours, on short notice, and for children who are ill. The Department is required to select at least four local jurisdictions across different regions of the state to participate, and these jurisdictions must demonstrate a plan to match state grants with nonstate resources.

Additionally, the bill outlines a reporting requirement for the Department, which must submit a report by November 1, 2029, detailing the outcomes of the pilot program. This report will assess the program's impact on the recruitment and retention of first responders, as well as job satisfaction related to the accessibility of child care services. The bill also defines "first responders" and "licensed or certified child care providers" to clarify the scope of the program.