Screen time in preschools: guidelines and play

The Liberals (Jan Jönsson and Åsa Nilsson Söderström) proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate digital tool usage in preschools, establish clear guidelines, promote screen-free environments (except for older children with a pedagogical purpose), and support play and physical activity, citing negative impacts of excessive screen time. The city responded that the preschool curriculum, revised July 1, 2025, already emphasizes analog tools, especially for children under two, and mandates restrictive use of digital tools for clear pedagogical purposes. The City Executive Office and district committees believe the curriculum changes and ongoing support material from the National Agency for Education cover the motion's intent, advocating for preschool teachers' freedom in tool selection, with some districts having already conducted local surveys and updated guidelines.