Recreation

(a) In general A State-licensed program that operates a childcare facility shall provide recreational opportunities that meet or exceed— (1) the guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services entitled 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans; and (2) the guidelines of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. (b) Activities (1) In general Activities for recreation and leisure time, which shall include daily outdoor activity, weather permitting, shall include— (A) not less than 1 hour daily of large-muscle activity; and (B) not less than 1 hour daily of structured leisure time activities, which shall not include time spent watching television or video. (2) Days on which school is not in session The periods scheduled for activities described in paragraph (1) shall be increased to a total of 3 hours daily on any day on which school is not in session. (3) Recreation areas Not less frequently than weekly, a State-licensed program that does not have an adequate on-site recreation area shall take children to off-site parks, community recreation centers, or other suitable locations. (4) Language-appropriate reading materials A State-licensed program shall provide appropriate reading materials in the preferred languages of unaccompanied noncitizen children for use during leisure time.