I believe that it might be more than just tired ~ as Mom doesn't seem to have much patience for her little one and getting home after a busy day- getting dinner ready and having a little one who, as you say is looking for some cuddle time, might have too much on her hands. Just a feeling I get from the way the Mom talks and things she has said.
My playroom isn't through out my home, it is separate and the daycare is it's own room. The other ones in my care are young as well. Just going to have to keep plugging away.
I agree with you playfelt- it is important to be respectful of others and something I believe in teaching too