I have them all in separate rooms (except for my two who share a room) and they ALL have a nap...even my son who just turned 3. I let him stay up later in the evening so that he still has a nap...I NEED that time! I think it is better for the kids as well as me that I am rested and they are rested. In the beginning they cry when going down, but they learn quickly that it is a hug and "night night" and close the door and that's it. Everyone is happier in the afternoon after we've all had our quiet time