Providing prelicensing supports to individuals interested in becoming a licensed child care provider.

SB 6078 creates a new program to provide prelicensing support services to individuals seeking Washington state child care licenses. The bill requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to offer free assistance with applications, understanding licensing rules, facility planning, and regional requirements - covering all license types including centers, family homes, and nature-based programs. It also mandates the department to develop an online resource guide detailing these supports, which cities and counties must share with applicants when they submit permit requests. The program operates within existing state resources and aims to simplify the licensing process without changing current regulatory standards.