Centre-based daycares would give the parents ZERO say in whether a 2yr old gets a nap or not. There is a mandatory nap period at that age...typically until the children are old enough for the kinder program which is closer to 4yrs.

If the child is awake after a set quiet, lying on the cot, period the centre based daycares will allow them to go do puzzles but there is a mandatory silent lie down period.

The Days Nurseries Act does require this...I don't recall the exact details for each age but nap and quiet time is required for all age groups.

If a child falls asleep within a few minutes of lying down they NEED that sleep...it is crucial on so many levels especially for brain development and behavior. Refusing to let a 2 year old nap to make an adults life easier is selfish.