I agree with the other ladies .... this is 'group childcare care' and while we have more flexibility than a 'centre' does the reality of caring for multiple children is that it comes with a group routine and schedule for the most part in order to manage the group needs!

I know it is too late now because they are enrolled but discussions around 'sleep routine' are something that should occur during the interview process to ensure you share the same values moving forward .... IME there are three basic areas where being too 'different' can make the working relationship just too challenging because children need consistency between home and daycare in order to thrive and that is sleep, nutrition and behaviour management philosophies!

I would be having the ole 'while i respect that this routine worked for you previously when you are home with her daily unfortunately now that she is starting a daycare program and likely going to school next year we really need to be working together to have her on a schedule and routine that is going to help her thrive in THOSE settings!'