What do 4 year olds do during nap?

[playfelt]

All children in my daycare lay down for the first half hour-45 minutes even if they don't sleep. After I have had a bit of break only the ones that will be starting school the following year may get up and do puzzles, playdough, etc at the table. About 50% of the time they fell asleep once they let their body lay still and quiet.

Personally I would pass on this child and hold out for a younger child that better fits the routine. If he is just starting now and going off to school in Sept are you going to keep him or replace him. If you are only keeping him for 6 months is it really worth it.

[fruitloop]

All children in my daycare lay down for the first half hour-45 minutes even if they don't sleep. After I have had a bit of break only the ones that will be starting school the following year may get up and do puzzles, playdough, etc at the table. About 50% of the time they fell asleep once they let their body lay still and quiet.

Personally I would pass on this child and hold out for a younger child that better fits the routine. If he is just starting now and going off to school in Sept are you going to keep him or replace him. If you are only keeping him for 6 months is it really worth it.

Ditto to what Playfelt said. All children in my car MUST lay down for 30 - 40 minutes. If they're still awake, I allow them to watch a movie. About 8/10 times she is asleep.