Improving the well-being of children in child care by enhancing transparency measures and modifying liability insurance requirements.

HB 1282 requires Washington child care centers, outdoor nature-based providers, and family day care homes to prominently display key information - including licenses, pending enforcement actions, and insurance details (including liability limits) - in visible locations and online. The bill mandates that providers link to the state department’s website for easy access to inspection reports, licensing history, and early achievers ratings. It also modifies insurance requirements to ensure liability limits are clearly communicated to parents. These changes directly affect all licensed child care providers by increasing transparency about facility compliance and safety records.