Length of nap time

[Crayola kiddies]

No not at all .... All my dcks go down between 12 and 12:30 and with the exception of one child (cause he is picked up at 3) they are all required to stay in their beds till 3 even if they are awake.

[Other Mummy]

In this business you do burn out very fast. I just went thru a burnout and I've only been open for a year

My crew goes down at 1:00 and stays down until 3:00 minimum. If anyone is up before then, then they have to stay quiet and relax their little bodies until 3:00. I have one 4 1/2 year old who is starting school in Sept. that does not sleep anymore. But without exception, she is to lay quietly and rest for the 2 hours. We are ALWAYS on in this profession. It is exhausting. We deserve a break for our sanity, and to function and be the best daycare provider we can to our DCK's.

If your crew is not sleeping, then have them lay quietly. Go have a coffee, turn on the news, read a magazine. Whatever it takes to recharge your batteries. AND do NOT feel guilty or badly.