Step 1
Clarify your ethical principles
Clarify your ethical principles
Name the values that should guide your AI decisions in early childhood settings.
Core values
Non-negotiables
Guiding questions
Step 2
Define appropriate AI roles
Define appropriate AI roles
Clarify what AI is for (and not for) in early childhood environments.
AI is allowed to support
AI is not allowed to do
Child-facing AI uses (if any)
Step 3
Set screen time & embodiment boundaries
Set screen time & embodiment boundaries
Keep hands-on, embodied learning central while using technology sparingly and intentionally.
Screen time limits
Embodied learning priorities
Balance strategies
Step 4
Work through real-life scenarios
Work through real-life scenarios
Use concrete situations to test your boundaries and responses.
Scenario 1: AI-generated stories or lessons
Scenario 2: Parents using AI with their child
Scenario 3: Recording or data about children
Step 5
Plan communication with families
Plan communication with families
Explain your AI approach to families in clear, reassuring language.
Key messages for families
Family questions & concerns
Feedback & participation
Step 6
Design staff training & reflection
Design staff training & reflection
Support guides and staff in understanding and living your ethical AI commitments.
Training topics
Practice guidelines
Reflection rhythms
Step 7
Connect to your human-centered hub
Connect to your human-centered hub
Anchor this ethical framework into your broader Montilyceum ecosystem.
Linked policies & guides
Hub link / reference
Next actions (30 days)