Quiet/nap time

[Shannie]

So, another question related to quiet time. What do you do if the parent doesn't want their child to nap? Hence all the activities I'm trying to keep her busy doing.

[Inspired by Reggio]

So, another question related to quiet time. What do you do if the parent doesn't want their child to nap? Hence all the activities I'm trying to keep her busy doing.

Quiet time is not an option here and is a child falls asleep during quiet time it is because they NEED a nap still ...plain and simple I cannot force them to stay a wake so if you don't want your kid to rest their body and nap if needed than you've outgrown my program

[cfred]

I lay it out right at the intake interview....there will ALWAYS be a nap/quiet time. Even for 8 yr olds I've had in the past, there's quiet time. For the older kids, it was a movie. If kids fall asleep during the quiet time, then obviously they need the sleep. Typically, parents only want providers to eliminate/reduce naps because they're having trouble putting them down at night. IMO, that's not my issue and they will need to alter their strategies at home. I'm not adjusting an entire daycare's schedule to suit one family.

And let's face it, we work long, hard hours and have to be on our game all the time. We all need a break too

[Momof4]

So, another question related to quiet time. What do you do if the parent doesn't want their child to nap? Hence all the activities I'm trying to keep her busy doing.

My contract states that nap/quiet time is not an option at my daycare either. I've never had a parent question me about naps thank goodness. Sleep is important and if a child falls asleep in the afternoon then their little bodies and minds need the rest so I'm not going to deprive them.