gcj, my son (6 now) startedlast year in kindergarden in QC, and the teacher was making them sleep for 30 minutes-45 sometimes. And still he was coming home SO tired! He still needed the sleep.

So I am happy that I am now in ON, my daughter is gaining a year over her brothers! But now some schools in ON are starting to be full time like in QC at 5. Not in my area though!

I agree with Reggio, WE need the rest, THEY need it too!

And during PA days, I require that my 6 and 9 years old rest, quietly, either on their beds or on the couch, for half an hour!