Washington SB5279 allows child care providers to demonstrate experience-based competency as an alternative to holding a certificate until August 1.

Washington SB5279 modifies the qualifications for child care providers by allowing them to demonstrate experience-based competency as an alternative to holding an early childhood education certificate until August 1, 2028. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families must establish a process to recognize this competency and provide notice to affected providers. The bill also mandates the department to convene a stakeholder group to identify strategies for improving staff qualification requirements and verification.

Washington SB5279 allows child care providers to demonstrate experience-based competency as an alternative to holding a certificate until August 1.

Washington SB5279 modifies the qualifications for child care providers by allowing them to demonstrate experience-based competency as an alternative to holding an early childhood education certificate until August 1, 2028. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families must establish a process to recognize this competency and provide notice to affected providers. The bill also mandates the department to convene a stakeholder group to identify strategies for improving staff qualification requirements and verification.