How would you handle this?

[5 Little Monkeys]

I would deal with the child's behaviour as I see fit. She's getting older and will be testing her boundaries, which is to be expected.

I would not call for a child to be picked up unless their behaviour is so completely out of control that I cannot keep the other kids safe. I understand the frustrations that occur when naptime is disrupted but I believe it comes with the job. I started my hdc with the understanding that I wouldn't have set breaks. I also think parents would question my ability to care for children if I was calling for children to be picked up. I separate the child that is being disruptive and when they are back to being a "good" napper they are re-introduced to the nap room. This has been anywhere from a week to a couple of months.

I have never suspected "doping and dropping" so I'm not sure what I would do. I have a pretty thorough and strict sick policy so I would likely just remind them of this and if at any time of the day I thought the child needed to go home I would call for pick up.

Decide what and how you want to deal with this and than stick to it. Good luck!