Screen Time Policy at Licensed Daycares in Saskatchewan | Daisy Days Guide

Screen time is one of the most discussed topics in early childhood — and parents rightly want to know what role, if any, screens play at their child’s licensed daycare in Saskatchewan. At Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK, we align our screen use with current Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) and Saskatchewan ECE guidance. Here’s what every Regina SK parent should know.

Canadian Paediatric Society Screen Time Guidelines (2026)

The Canadian Paediatric Society provides the clinical framework for screen time in early childhood:

• Under 2 years: No screen time except video calls (FaceTime, Zoom) with family members
• 2-5 years: Maximum 1 hour per day of high-quality programming — and less is better
• All ages: Screens should not be used as a pacifier, at mealtime, or in the hour before sleep
• What counts: TV, tablets, phones, computers, smart speakers with video — all screen devices

Saskatchewan Licensed Daycares and Screen Time

Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Education expects licensed childcare facilities to align with evidence-based early childhood guidelines, including CPS screen time recommendations. Quality licensed daycares in Saskatchewan like Daisy Days Daycare prioritize:

• Active, hands-on play over passive screen consumption
• Educator-child and peer interaction over device use
• Technology as a purposeful educational tool when used — not background entertainment

When Licensed Daycares May Use Screens Appropriately

Even within quality licensed daycare programs, occasional intentional screen use has a role:

• A 15-20 minute documentary clip as part of a science or social studies theme
• Educational videos that extend a topic children have been actively exploring
• Movement and dance videos for indoor gross motor time during extreme cold or rain
• Video calls with a class family or community guest speaker

The key distinction is intentional, educator-facilitated, time-limited screen use versus passive, extended, background TV exposure.

What Screens Cannot Replace at Licensed Daycare

• Responsive educator-child interaction (the most powerful developmental input)
• Peer play and social negotiation
• Sensory exploration (paint, water, sand, building materials)
• Outdoor physical play
• Story time and book sharing

Research consistently shows that screen time displaces these higher-value activities rather than supplementing them — which is why the CPS guidelines are so conservative for early childhood settings.

Ask About Screen Time When Touring a Daycare

During your daycare tour in Regina SK, ask: “What is your screen time policy? Can you describe a typical week’s screen use for my child’s age group?” A quality licensed daycare will give you specific, confident answers aligned with CPS guidelines.

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Contact Daisy Days Daycare to ask about our screen time policy.
306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5