Section 110-302-0155 - Use of television, video, and computers(1) If ONB providers offer screen time to children in care: (a) The screen time available for each child: (i) Must be educational, developmentally and age appropriate, nonviolent, and culturally sensitive; and(ii) Should be interactive with staff for preschool-age children.(2) Children must not be required to participate in screen time activities. Alternative activities must be provided to children in care when screen time is offered.(3) Screen time must not occur during scheduled meals or snacks.(4) For preschool-age children, the total screen time must not exceed two and one-half hours per week for children in full-day care or one and one-quarter hours for children in half-day care.(5) For school-age children, screen time must be limited to two and one-half hours per week for each child unless computer use is required for homework or a part of curriculum.Wash. Admin. Code § 110-302-0155
Adopted by WSR 23-10-059, Filed 5/1/2023, effective 6/1/2023