[Lenianka Martinez]

I think that avoiding screen time for kids especially the younger kids could help them focus more on communicating with others but also help more with socializing. I think only having some screen time for educational videos or rhymes to help them learn.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Lenianka! Balancing limited screen time with interactive play supports essential social skills in young children.

[rebeca Dinca]

Screen time for children in childcare should be limited and purposeful. Too much screen time can interfere with active play, social interaction, and hands-on learning, which are vital for development. When used, screens should offer educational content and be supervised to encourage interaction, not passive watching. Balance and moderation are key to supporting healthy growth.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Rebeca! Emphasizing balance and purposeful use of screen time is crucial for children’s development. Well said!

[Katie Bracey]

Screen time in childcare should be very limited and used intentionally. Young children learn best through hands-on play, movement, and real social interactions, not screens. If screens are used, they should be age-appropriate, educational, and always paired with active engagement from a teacher.

[Nune]

my opinion is: no screen time before two years of age

[Marisa]

I believe that children should not any screentime at daycare. It would impact the learning experience and the experience of being at child care in general.

[Dahlia hernandez]

My thoughts on screentime are that its good for little children to have a certain limit on screentime allowing them to grow naturally with things like toys and activities made for the child’s learning development.

[Trainer]

Great point, Dahlia! Balancing screen time with hands-on activities is vital for healthy development. Keep sharing your insights!

[Anya Brennan]

I have observed and experienced kids display more disregulation when screens are involved. They are too stimulating and non interactive with our minds. Childcare is a time for kids to be socializing with other students, practicing routines, gaining emotional, physical, intellectual, imaginative skills. Screens do not provide those.

[Trainer]

Anya, your insights highlight the importance of social interaction and hands-on learning in childcare. Great perspective!

[Haley Scaman]

I feel that managed screen time can be successful. However, screen time may be more prominent at home so in childcare it should be sparingly. For example, using it as an exit ticket or calming segment would be sufficient.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Haley! Balancing screen time in childcare while using it purposefully can enhance learning and relaxation.

[Anna GK]

Although I would never encourage it, there are times when I think a quick educational video followed by a discussion about it/ and or an activity based on it is useful. If I had unlimited resources I would have books to cover all of the information and I would read it to them instead. BUt that is not the reality

[Trainer]

Great insights, Anna! Balancing screen time with interactive discussions and activities can enhance learning effectively.

[Min Yang]

“iPad kids”—children who spend a lot of time on tablets or screens—often miss out on crucial opportunities for real-world interaction and play that support healthy brain development. In childcare settings, relying on screens like iPads can delay social, emotional, and language development because young children learn best through active play and responsive communication with others. Early learning providers should prioritize hands-on learning, face-to-face interaction, and physical activity to help children grow in ways that screen time can’t provide. Limiting screen use at childcare also helps reserve any limited screen time for home.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Min! Emphasizing active play and real-world interactions is essential for children’s holistic development.

[Jordan Young]

Thoughts on screen time is less is better. Children learn best when they’re interacting with the world around them. Weather that be playing dress up with their toys or playing a game outside. It allows their minds the grow and expand.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Jordan! Encouraging real-world interactions fosters creativity and cognitive development in young children. Well said!

[fatima]

I belive that screen time is addictive especially for young children so in child care i don’t think it should be used.

[Cynthia]

I think it is good to have limited screen time for children, I think we should encourage children to interact with eachother and playing. I think playing outside or inside with toys help with their social skills and development.

[k m]

Screen time has more detrimental than positive effects. Common media geared toward children often is bright, overstimulating, and has a very fast frame rate. This can harm their attention span and is addictive, harming their relationship building skills.

[Elizabeth Hickey]

Limited and highly monitored screentime for children is okay as long as there are strong boundaries in place.

[Trainer]

Great point, Elizabeth! Strong boundaries ensure that screen time is beneficial and balanced for children’s development.