[melissa]

Maybe its not such a good idea just because they should be in a environment of no screen time and instead be active with children playing instead.

[maria]

Screen time for young children is not necessary. I think the environment around them has plenty of stimulation that is better for the child’s development. When my children were in childcare after school, they were given a short period of screen time during the young toddler’s nap time. That made the screen time special because it was something to look forward to as “a big kid”. But the young toddlers didn’t get any screen time.

[Eric Hanson]

What are your thoughts on screen time for children in childcare?

I never gave it a lot of thought before. I grew up on computers and television, but after taking this course I can see the danger on not limiting screen time

[sadie]

I think parents probably expect their child in childcare to be doing active things, learning, and making friends rather than having screen time. Maybe the occasional screen could be used for some activities and for older kids but I don’t think it’s necessary or beneficial to rely on screens.

[Hannah]

I do not like having screens in classrooms and would rather have children play with hands-on toys or books. Screen time is becoming more prominent in schools and children are using screens way too early. I did not have screen time in my classrooms when I was younger and I am extremely glad that I didn’t because I think that it can cause many issues for children. Children should learn how to read using a physical book and should also learn how to play with toys and other objects while they are bored rather than relying on screens.

[Brienne]

I don’t think screen time can be terrible but it’s definitely not good at the same time, when I think it’s good would be music or stimulating videos, but nothing else. I think too much screen time for younger audiences is unhealthy and is not the best route for certain growth developments.

[Melody]

I feel with my 13 years as a provider the children have to much time at home with screen time. Puzzles, legos, books, drawing have always been the best quiet relaxing activities that works for all ages in my care. Screen time has never shown a positive result.

[Rebekah]

I think a lot of screentime for little kids is bad and should be very limited. In my center we do have iPads for the teachers to use but we mainly put on music with them which engages the children. As seen from the research screentime puts kids at a, “higher risk of being overweight, prejudiced, sedentary, fearful, aggressive, and/or unable to distinguish between fantasy and reality” (Safe guard).

[Matthew]

At a childcare there should be very little to no screen time as there is no need for it, the children should interact with each other which helps them develop. At home under supervision the screen time can vary but should not be extensive periods of time.

[Kaitlyn]

When I think of allowing children to have screen time, I believe that it should be limited in a childcare facility. Although there are many educational videos and programs out there, I don’t want it to become the new “normal” for the way we teach. I am all for fun, but I believe we can have this in moderation!

[Bhavya]

Screen Time should me minimal and monitored of what children watch. Whenever possible its better to avoid and have an interactive time with kids

[kit]

While I, a 22 year old, manage my own screen time, I can imagine just how vital it is to manage it for younger, developing minds.

[Isabelle]

Screen time is a difficult thing to navigate with young children. I prefer to avoid screen time and play music or read books instead because those materials are easier to start and finish the activity and is more interactive for the children.

[Peyton]

I don’t think screen time is appropriate at all for children under 5, and after 5 i believe it should be very limited.

[Nathalie]

No screen time is definitely better, but at this day in age technology and screens are all around us. Definitely less to none in daycare would be best as we don’t know if these children are constantly having screen time at home.