CA SB1289

Exempts private recreation programs from state child daycare licensing and regulation requirements, using the same criteria that apply to public recreation programs.

Requires persons in private recreation programs who provide care, supervision, or contact with children to be at least 18 years old and comply with fingerprinting and criminal record clearance requirements under Section 1596.871.

Defines qualifying private recreation programs as those operating under 20 hours per week or 14 weeks or less annually during non-school hours, or under 16 hours weekly for children over 4 years 9 months, or 12 hours weekly for children under 4 years 9 months.

Clarifies that the exemption applies to recreation programs operated by public agencies (state, city, county, school districts, community colleges) or privately owned and operated programs meeting specified criteria.