I Know It's Coming....Request to Stop Napping!

[flowerchild]

I'd be concerned about a child that age becoming over-tired and then a few weeks down the road you (and the parents) will be dealing with some big-time behaviour concerns. If you don't already have a nap-time policy, it might be time to add one. Especially since a 2.5 year old who doesn't nap would need to be supervised more than a 3.5 year old who doesn't nap thereby eradicating your break all together.

I adjusted my contract to say that all children under the age of three must have an afternoon nap and that after the age of three the need for napping will be assessed on an individual basis. It also says that children who don't nap will be given quiet time on the couch with books for at minimum an hour or an age appropriate movie and that a child who is tired enough to sleep will be allowed to sleep. (ie. I'm not going to force them to stay awake all afternoon and deal with a miserable child) I also added a reminder that often children who don't need a nap at home may still need one at daycare because of the stimulation and activity.