Parents not wanting 3yr old to nap ????

[kidlove]

I have clearly stated in my contracts that any child 4 and under must take part in nap time or this daycare is not the right fit. I further with explanation why: stating I feel firmly that IF a child of that age does not recieve proper rest through the day, their behavior will show negatively not to mention children need rest to have proper health as well! It is a requirement while in may care at that age....after 4 i have had parents request their child not rest during the day, to that I will explain I do expect a quiet period each day from all children in care, explaining to the older children that respect for the younger kids and their rest is priority, and IF any child falls asleep during rest period I WILL NOT keep them awake. If a child sleeps? their body needs the rest....I do offer to wake them early IF the parent is having issues with sleep at night. I personally feel that parents are taking bed time a little too far in some cases, who put their child to bed at 6-7 pm? they pick them up from care at 5-5:30 rush home, feed them, bathe them, and put them to bed. No family time? no play time? like little robots these kids are!!!!!! nothing wrong with 8-9pm bed time IMO. and if they have to get up early in the am (which is much the excuse from parents these days) they can assure with the proper placement of their child in a good quality daycare, they will get that extra rest that is needed through the day!