📖 How It Works – Educational YouTube Timer
Our free educational YouTube timer helps parents manage screen time while children enjoy curated, age-appropriate videos from trusted channels like CoComelon, Baby Shark, Blippi, Numberblocks, Sesame Street, and Little Baby Bum.
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Step 1: Set a Time Limit
When the page loads, choose how long your child can watch — pick a quick option (15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes) or enter a custom time.
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Step 2: Set a Parent Password
Create a simple password (min 4 characters) so only parents can change the timer, reset daily totals, or unlock the screen after time is up.
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Step 3: Pick a Video & Play
Browse our curated collection of educational videos. Click any video to start playing — the timer tracks watch time automatically.
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Step 4: Auto-Lock When Done
When the time limit is reached, the video pauses and the screen locks. Only a parent with the password can unlock it or add more time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Educational YouTube Timer?
It is a free, browser-based tool that lets parents set a screen time limit for their children while they watch safe, curated educational videos from channels like CoComelon, Baby Shark, Blippi, Numberblocks, Sesame Street, and Little Baby Bum.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, the Educational YouTube Timer is completely free. No sign-up or login is required. Your data is stored locally on your device and never sent to any server.
How does the parent password work?
When you first use the tool, you create a password (minimum 4 characters). This password is needed to change the timer, reset daily totals, or unlock the screen when time runs out. You can reset the password using the "Forgot Password" link if needed.
What happens when the timer runs out?
The video automatically pauses and the screen is locked. A parent must enter the password to unlock playback. You can also add more time or reset the timer entirely.
Are the videos safe for children?
All videos are hand-picked from trusted, educational channels. The player blocks related video suggestions and annotations to keep children focused on learning content.
Does this work on mobile and tablets?
Yes! The Educational YouTube Timer is fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. Just open the page in any modern browser.