Code of Colorado Regulations
1400 - Department of Early Childhood
1402 - Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration
8 CCR 1402-1 - CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING RULES AND REGULATIONS
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.519 - SCREEN TIME AND MEDIA USE
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024
A. Television viewing, including videos, should not be permitted without the approval of a child's parent(s) or guardian(s), who must be advised of the center's policy regarding television and video viewing.
B. All media that children are exposed to must be developmentally appropriate and must not contain explicit language or topics.
C. All television, recorded media, computer, tablet, cell phones, video games and other media devices are prohibited during snack or meal times except during a planned special occasion.
D. The center must develop a media and internet usage plan outlining screen time and media use related to their curriculum. The media plan must have information on ongoing communication with children about safe online practices. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s) or guardian(s) have received this plan, and agree to the activities described in the plan.
E. All children must be provided with a developmentally appropriate alternative activity once the child(ren) loses interest in the media activity.
F. There is no time restriction for children using personal adaptive equipment, assistive technology, or participating in mandatory school activities.
