Parent Wants Short Naps

[Peacefulbird]

I know 11-2 is not your regular nap time but do you normally have a three hour long rest period? That's an awfully long time. Two hours is more common.

Exactly, 3 hrs nap seems too long. I have boys and we really do a lot phisical activities even so the toddlers just nap a max. Of 2 hrs.

I'm currently searching the nap regulations in the government documents. I just started with a preschooler who's past caregiver has convinced the parents that this child must remain in her cot for the whole time when the others nap. Isnt that inhumane? Poor child.

I remember the regulations (applied in centres) are that you can keep a child in her cot for a max. Of 20 minutes if longer then that's considered negligence and child abuse. A child cannot be forced to remain quiet, due to this abuse the poor toddler had been sucking her thumb and it has a big callous on it really big (imagine her anxiety for wanting to move around and had been not allowed:0 ( her thumb is damaged.

I think, I should pass this inf. To parents.

Children cannot be forced to sleep or stay still while others nap (there is a big misunderstanding, parents must know that, no child should be forced). It is ok to offer quiet activities. After 20 min. When the child coulnt sleep. (But also when this happens, it is a sign that the child is transitioning giving up their nap time, parents should be informed and we work towards making sure the child has enough sleep at night).

I'm not sure where or how originated the idea of "children staying in beds/cots while the others nap". I do understand we also need our break (which 15 to 20 minutes works perfectly) but, 2 hours (what kind of job allows that?). Maybe if you work only with babies and younger toddlers but, we all know the majority of us work with stagered or mixed ages.

Home childcare is changing and our programs need to step up. No longer it is considered "just a mom looking after kids while doing her house work too", now we have strong regulations, very well informed parents, the new generation of parents look for knowledgeable, experienced caregivers. The ministry of education is using every social media channel possibly to educate and inform new parents, many homedaycares now offer enriched programs, and proffesionalism is valuated.