Table 4 Reported Physical Activity and Screen Time Policies in Participating Texas Child Care Centersab
Policy reported | ||
|---|---|---|
Yes | ||
% | (n) | |
The facility has a written policy on PA and/or screen time | 81.70 | (393) |
Physical Activitycd | ||
Total PA policies reported (M, SD) | 3.92 | (3.00) |
Shoes & clothes that allow children and teachers/caregivers to actively participate in PA | 66.45 | (303) |
Amount of time provided each day for indoor & outdoor PA | 62.50 | (285) |
Unstructured (active free play) PA play | 48.25 | (220) |
Not withholding PA as punishment | 40.57 | (185) |
Supporting PA (e.g. staff involved during active play time, visible display in classrooms & common areas) | 39.91 | (182) |
Structured (adult-led active play) PA play | 35.53 | (162) |
Education for teachers/caregivers on children’s PA | 33.33 | (152) |
Limiting long periods of seated time for children | 28.07 | (128) |
Education for children on PA | 25.22 | (115) |
Education for families on children’s PA | 12.28 | (56) |
Screen Timec | ||
Total screen time policies reported (M, SD) | 1.44 | (1.65) |
Amount of screen time allowed | 45.37 | (206) |
Types of programming allowed | 34.14 | (155) |
Appropriate supervision & use of screen time in classrooms | 30.84 | (140) |
Not using screen time as a reward or to manage challenging behaviors | 14.54 | (66) |
Professional development on screen time | 12.56 | (57) |
Education for families on screen time | 6.61 | (30) |