Loud Sleep Talker & Energetic DCB Waking Everyone Up During Naptime

[Peacefulbird]

Hi, you're right when you mention that...

... legally not allowed to let children sleep in an unsupervised room if they are able to get out of the beds themselves,*

Even if they cannot get out of their beds they still need close supervision. I deal with children with atsma, food and other allergies, etc. So there is a need of my close supervision and monitoring when they nap. Even if they wouldn't have those issues I still monitor (I'm usually able to tell parents who had difficulties breathing or changing positions excessively etc)

Also, if you read de CCEYA doc. Children should sleep together in a room (obviously because in the event of any dangerous thing happening in the house you should be able to reach the whole group and be able to evacuate inmediately with out leaving anyone behind); that's the reason "licensed" agencies make sure the sleeping rooms have an extra exit (and an operational widow) or another exit door; it is also better if the sleep arrangements are ideally done in a main floor.

In regards of your little guy, for your description, I can see he still has lot of energy and he is not ready to sleep and I'm certain that tv won't make the trick (it has a different effect in the brain).

He needs fresh air, or more physical activities (I have a group of boys), even when the weather isn't the best to go out we do a lot physical activities (dance a ton), after lunch they usually fall asleep like logs. 13 months to 3 years olds (and I have two that gave up nap time but also these kid's are able to do quiet activities in a more cooperative way after a physical busy morning).

When you describe "alan" is a chatter box; it is because his brain is engaged in "innerspeech"(repeat ing things he has heard or singing, etc) which describes practically his brain and body aren't tired enough to have a rest.

When I have a new baby starting I usually sit or stay beside the playpen to observe their sleep patterns that helps me to act accordingly. Some children sleep well with just a walk around the block (fresh air), some need to run off their energy and stress, also some girls have different levels of energy (I cared for a group of girls before it was slightly different than caring for boys).
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Nutritional factors might also influence too. My suggestion would be to observe closely keep a notebook and record his sleep patterns.

I hope it helps. Good luck.