Naps

[KellyP]

We don't have nap time, we have rest time. That way NONE of the kids think they can get up just because they are awake.

They aren't allowed to get up off their mats/cots until I invite them to do so.

I agree with Judy.....Kids need quiet, alone awake time...it IS good for their mental health. (and mine)

[Judy Trickett]

We don't have nap time, we have rest time. That way NONE of the kids think they can get up just because they are awake.

They aren't allowed to get up off their mats/cots until I invite them to do so.

I agree with Judy.....Kids need quiet, alone awake time...it IS good for their mental health. (and mine)

Yes, in my care we call naptime "quiet time" and it uses that terminology in my contract as well. I use the words "quiet time" so that no parent of child can say they don't want to "nap". Fine, you don't have to "nap" but you DO have to remain quiet and laying down.