{"id":222139,"date":"2025-10-01T04:16:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T04:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/?p=222139"},"modified":"2025-10-01T04:16:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T04:16:07","slug":"daycare-screen-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/daycare-screen-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I get my child\u2019s daycare to stop using screens?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The alphabet, songs, outdoor play — these are all activities that go hand-in-hand with daycare. But what about screen time? In today’s digital climate, screens are more prevalent than ever in early education environments (and in some cases, can aid with learning); however, many parents<\/a> aren’t into the idea, and aren’t sure how to broach the subject with their child’s daycare center.<\/p>

Although the conversation can feel awkward, it’s necessary, notes Yajaira Fulgencio<\/a>, a licensed social worker and the behavioral health director at the IWS Children’s Clinic in Oak Park, Illinois. “It’s important for parents to build good communication with kid’s teachers and directors,” she says. “They should be open to asking hard questions and working together to find a solution.”<\/p>

Feel like there’s a little too much screen time happening at your child’s daycare? Here’s how to address the issue. <\/p>

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