Thanks for those tidbits. That was interesting. But......You know what? ............

I don't care. I really don't care what some magazine is telling parents. I don't care if the parents read it. I don't care if the parents agree with it. And the reason I don't care is because I don't agree with it and MY business is built on the principles that I believe in and what work for ME and the group of children as a whole.

MY business says that ALL children WILL lay down and nap and/or lay down and be quiet during nap time. That is what is required here and what works for the group AND the provider.

And that, in short, is just the way it is.

If a parent came to me and asked me not to nap their child I would simply state what I have always stated:

If your child has outgrown their nap they have outgrown my daycare

Done. And yes, I do mean it.

It bothers me that any "expert" or parent would think it okay to come and demand things like no naps for their child in a GROUP daycare. It doesn't work that way. If parents want to pay $3 or $4 an HOUR to a provider for the HUGE responsibility of caring for their child then they are also paying for the fact that there are other kids in care who make up the rest of the income needed by the provider. Therefore, every child is treated as part of a group. And napping in good for the group.

If you want individualized care then hire a nanny and pay the $10.25 an hour minimum wage, the employer contribution of EI and CPP etc etc and your child can stay awake all....day....long.