[Laura Petrlich]

I believe screen time in childcare should be very limited, intentional, and age-appropriate. Young children learn best through hands-on play, exploration, and real human interaction, not from screens. If technology is used, it should have a clear educational purpose — such as exploring music, movement, or storytelling — and always be supervised by an adult who helps guide the experience.I think it’s important for childcare providers to model balance by encouraging active play, creativity, and face-to-face connection rather than relying on screens for entertainment or management. For infants and toddlers especially, real-world experiences and responsive relationships are far more valuable than digital content.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Laura! Your emphasis on intentional screen time and the importance of hands-on experiences is spot on.

[suha]

Screen time for children in childcare should be limited and purposeful. Activities should focus on hands-on learning social interaction and play . Technology can be used occasionally for educational purposes but it should not replace active exploration and personal engagement.

[Trainer]

Great points, Suha! Balancing technology with hands-on activities is essential for fostering meaningful learning experiences in childcare.

[Maickel Madden]

Screen time in childcare settings should be limited, intentional, and developmentally appropriate. Young children learn best through hands-on, real-world experiences — playing, exploring, talking, and interacting with others — not through screens. The first five years are when their brains are building critical connections through sensory play, movement, and relationships. Too much passive screen time can take away from those experiences.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Maickel! Emphasizing hands-on experiences is crucial for healthy brain development in young children.

[Crissaly Villasenor]

I believe screen time is overall harmful to the child. Not only does it cause issues with attention span but it also creates higher aggression in children when not able to be around technology.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Crissaly! Your concerns about attention span and aggression highlight the importance of mindful screen time in childcare.

[Janae Murray]

Screen time can be beneficial in child care if it relates to an activity, like a fair and watching the fair scene of charlottes web. But I agree limited screen time is best for children.

[Trainer]

Great point, Janae! Balancing engaging content with limited screen time fosters both learning and healthy development in children.

[Ninel]

No creo que sea necesario el tiempo en pantalla para un nino siempre hay mejores cosas y existen herramientas y materiales de aprendizaje de acuerdo a su edad, ellos aprenden conociendo, explorando y leyendo es mejor practicar el habito de la lectura en tolas las edades ya que ellos crean e imaginan

[Trainer]

Great points, Ninel! Emphasizing exploration and reading fosters creativity and imagination, essential for children’s development.

[shireen Alnabelai]

I think screen time for young children should be very limited, especially in childcare settings. Research shows that too much screen time can hurt attention, language, and social skills, and even increase risks like obesity or trouble managing emotions. Children learn best through real interactions, play, and hands-on activities, not by passively watching screens. I believe providers should focus on active play, reading, and conversations with kids, and leave the little bit of screen time (like 1–2 hours for older kids) for home if parents choose. This way, childcare centers can give children the best chance to grow socially and emotionally.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Shireen! Emphasizing active play and real interactions is key for healthy child development.

[Fumani Miyambu]

I don’t believe screen time for kids is necessary as they should be exposed more to nature and physical toys and gadgets for their development

[Trainer]

Great point, Fumani! Emphasizing nature and physical play is crucial for holistic child development.

[Rylee Torres]

My thoughts on screen time for children in childcare is its all about finding a healthy balance, Screens can be educational and fun but too much can take away from other important activities like playing, socializing and exploring the real world. Its important to make sure kids still have plenty of time for hands on learning and face to face interactions.

[Trainer]

Great insight, Rylee! Balancing screen time with hands-on learning and social interactions is crucial for children’s development.

[Alexandra]

I believe that too much screentime is harmful for young developing children. They should be playing outside and spending time reading and with family. I have seen kids who have too much screen time and their social skills are developing much slower than normal. They have a harder time regulating their emotions and usually throw fits when something does not go their way.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Alexandra! Balancing screen time with outdoor play and family interactions is crucial for healthy development.

[Lauren C]

I think to much screen time stunts children`s growth and development .

[Trainer]

Great point, Lauren! Balancing screen time is crucial for healthy growth and development in young children.

[Amanda]

i agree with The American Academy of Pediatrics — recommends no screen media (television, computer games, videos, DVDs, etc.) for children two and younger. Older children should see no more than 1-2 hours per day.

[Trainer]

Great point, Amanda! Balancing screen time is crucial for healthy development in early childhood.

[Jenny Ulvestad]

It’s certainly a good idea to limit screen time for young children, especially children under three. If it is used for young children, it’s best that a parent or guardian sits with the child and views the content with their child, as this helps make the program be more interactive and allows parents to monitor what their child is watching.

[Daniel]

Not all screen time is created equal. Screens are a window into the wider interconnected world of culture and knowledge that can spark engagement and curiosity. But media designed for children often encourages a passive “viewing” state rather than engagement that might encourage creativity or play. When screen media is used as a distraction or pacifier for children, it denies them the opportunity to acknowledge and work through distress or boredom. I’m not sure where video games fit into this.

[JP DeGennaro]

Personally, I want to limit the amount of screen time in programs to as little as possible. Though I understand that some screen time is allowed by the state, I still think that kids need as much time away from them as possible. I know that so much of our world required the interaction with screens, so it’s not always easy to limit them during the day, so I think it’s extra important for us as program directors to plan programming for students that allows them to utilize other parts of their brains.

[Trainer]

Great insights, JP! Balancing screen time with hands-on activities is crucial for holistic child development.