Establishes a pilot program to incentivize child care for first responders in Washington.

The bill creates a pilot program to incentivize child care for first responders in Washington. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families will award grants to local jurisdictions to provide incentive payments to child care providers. These payments aim to make child care more accessible, particularly during nonstandard hours and for children of first responders. The program will prioritize providers offering care on short notice and when a child is ill.

Establishes a pilot program to incentivize child care for first responders in Washington.

The bill creates a pilot program to incentivize child care for first responders in Washington. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families will award grants to local jurisdictions to provide incentive payments to child care providers. These payments aim to make child care more accessible, particularly during nonstandard hours and for children of first responders. The program will prioritize providers offering care on short notice and when a child is ill.