This parent is driving me crazy! Am I wrong here??

[babydom]

Thank u everyone! I will remain at the two hr nap for everyone! This morning she dropped off her child and left. Didn't even say boo to me. Gotta love when u get attitude from the parents. Haha

Here's a follow up question..... My group is always young so always age 1 and 2 yr olds. Sometimes I'll have 3 yr olds and I do allow quiet time where if they don't nap they still have to lay down and rest and read book do puzzles etc. If they fall asleep I don't wake them till nap time is over. So I don't mind doing it with this girl if mom wants no nap. BUT what do u do with a child that mom doesn't want a nap and the child doesn't stay quiet during the time??? I've tried it with her and she just wakes the others but slapping the books around, signing loudly. Even in a different rm she's loud! Plus I think at 2 she should still be napping. So how do u keep a child quiet who doesn't nap? I can't keep them entertained and keep going shhhh all afternoon, I need my break too.

[Lee-Bee]

Personally I would not wake all the children. Make your mandatory sleep time from 12-2 but allow all children to sleep until 3pm unless they wake on their own.

I think it takes a lot of time and practice for children to learn to be quiet. At 2.5yrs I wouldn't expect most children to be capable of this.

Personally in this case, with a family that has already asked so many favors I wouldn't be caving. Be firm...tell them your old nap policy stands, they can walk or accept it. If they are getting more care for less they can deal with a child up until 9pm.