A combined school- and home-based sleep promotion program for young children is acceptable and desired by teachers and parents
Teachers and parents of children aged 4-6 years were engaged to inform the development of a combined school- and home-based sleep promotion program. Teachers (n=34) expressed concerns about suboptimal sleep impacting children during the school day and identified barriers, while parents (n=61) reported challenges with their child's sleep and conveyed interest in a tailored program. The findings suggest that a collaborative school-home sleep program would be well-received by families.
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A combined school- and home-based sleep promotion program for young children is acceptable and desired by teachers and parents The current body of evidence comprises 1 study. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 32/100 (low).
The Claim
A combined school- and home-based sleep promotion program for young children is acceptable and desired by teachers and parents
This conclusion is most relevant to: Teachers (n=34, 100% female, mean experience 12.4±9.0 years) and parents (n=61, 97% female, mean age 33.1±5.1 years) of children aged 4-6 years from two school districts.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Teacher and parent insight into the development of a combined school- and home-based sleep promotion program for young children. (Sleep health, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Engage teachers and parents as key community partners
- ▸Collect qualitative data via focus groups, interviews, and surveys
- ▸Identify themes regarding sleep impact, barriers, and program needs
- ▸Infer that a collaborative school-home program would be acceptable and desired
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Teachers (n=34, 100% female, mean experience 12.4±9.0 years) and parents (n=61, 97% female, mean age 33.1±5.1 years) of children aged 4-6 years from two school districts
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Qualitative design limits generalizability
- ▸Parent data collected via online survey may introduce selection bias
- ▸No objective sleep measures or child outcomes were assessed
Frequently Asked Questions
What did teachers report about the impact of suboptimal sleep on children?▼
Teachers reported that suboptimal sleep impacts children during the school day across multiple domains, including behavior, attention, and learning.
What barriers to adequate sleep were identified?▼
Teachers identified several barriers to adequate sleep, though specific barriers are not detailed in the abstract.
How did parents respond to the idea of a sleep promotion program?▼
Parents reported challenges with their child's sleep and conveyed interest in a tailored sleep promotion program during 4K (pre-kindergarten).
What was the role of the parent-teacher relationship in the program?▼
Teachers noted that leveraging the parent-teacher relationship may increase parent buy-in, suggesting that collaboration between school and home is important.
References
- 1.Burkart S, Adams EL, Beets MW, Plenzler O, Mikes M, White CR, Randolph GAT, Savidge M, Pfledderer CD, Armstrong B, Weaver RG, Weist MD, Prinz RJ. “Teacher and parent insight into the development of a combined school- and home-based sleep promotion program for young children..” Sleep health, 2026. PMID: 42580950 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2026.07.001