Washington HB1033 allows local governments to license and regulate child care centers and family home providers starting July 1, 2026.

Washington HB1033 permits counties to adopt and maintain ordinances for the licensing and regulation of child care centers and family home providers, effective July 1, 2026. Counties must notify the Department of Children, Youth, and Families 60 days prior to implementing these ordinances. The department is not responsible for regulating these locally licensed and regulated providers and will not bear any civil liability associated with them. The department must provide technical assistance to counties upon request.

Washington HB1033 allows local governments to license and regulate child care centers and family home providers starting July 1, 2026.

Washington HB1033 permits counties to adopt and maintain ordinances for the licensing and regulation of child care centers and family home providers, effective July 1, 2026. Counties must notify the Department of Children, Youth, and Families 60 days prior to implementing these ordinances. The department is not responsible for regulating these locally licensed and regulated providers and will not bear any civil liability associated with them. The department must provide technical assistance to counties upon request.