I put the tv on briefly every day before lunch as I finish getting everything ready. Right now my group watches Paw Patrol. They love it but they also know as soon as it is done it is time to wash hands for lunch and they will go line up even if I am still finishing up in the kitchen. I tell my parents at interiew time that we do this and that on occasion I may put on another show or short movie. So far parents have been okay with that.
If I do have extra tv for any reason then I mark it on my communication board and explain it to parents at pick up time. For example the other day I had a little come back after being sick. He was symptom free and fine to be back with me but not quite himself yet and very tired. I put the tv on a little early that day so they got an extra show. A few weeks ago I got a DVD from the library about numbers to go with our numbers theme. Next week I will definetly put a short Christmas movie on one day. But my parents will all be informed. And I think it is the communication that is key.