Physical Activity and Screen-Time Regulations in Childcare Centers - Aim 2

Pause and Play aims to enroll 266 children. Each child will participate in the study for
approximately 1 year. Surveys, anthropometric measures, and screen-time observations will
take approximately 1 day each to complete, and the child will be given an accelerometer to
wear at home for 7 days at both baseline and 1 year follow-up. Fundamental motor skill
assessments will take place at baseline and 1 year follow-up after the 7 days of
accelerometer wear. Staff members will spend approximately 2 weeks at each childcare center
at baseline and 1 year follow-up to complete study procedures with each child.

Inclusion Criteria:

- A child who is 3 or 4 years old

- Child spends at least 6 hours per day, 5 days per week at a participating childcare
center

- Child will continue to attend the same childcare center for the next year

Exclusion Criteria:

- Parent/legal guardian is unwilling to provide written informed consent