I have an older group - 2 two year olds, 3 four year olds, a 5.5 year old (that is only in school every other day) and an 8 year old. I enforce a mandatory quiet time and I don't have any trouble with getting my own 2 hours of quiet time every day. I have the older ones lay down for awhile and if any are still awake after about 40 minutes I let them watch a cartoon until the younger ones wake from their nap.

We have a strong routine of them picking books to "read" on their sleep mats, then after they are done reading they lay down and close their eyes. They know not to talk or play until I come to get them. Most of the time they all fall asleep (even the 5 year old). I play soft music while they all rest as well, they know they must be quiet while the music is playing.

I have no qualms about letting them watch cartoons during quiet time, as it is usually their only screen time during their day with me and I want to make sure I get a full rest - because as you know your day of caring for kids doesn't end when the daycare kids go home.

I really like having older kids, the freedom of only 1 nap a day and their ability to really play with each other and keep each other busy. I make sure their mornings are active and busy so that they are all ready for a rest after lunch.