Exactly....stays in the playpen...doesn't come out...only for nap....The problem I have is that the kids want to bring toys from home...I have asked the parents REPEATEDLY ...NOT to bring toys here....they don't like to share them and it causes HAVOC! "Oh but Johnny won't co-operate for me....and I will have to listen to screaming all the way to your house"....fine....le t him bring it....LEAVE IT IN THE CAR! Of course when they try that..the kid comes in having a major MELTDOWN! I ask the parent to leave and I deal with it...I completely ignore them at the front door area...where they are screaming and kicking....eventuall y they stop and I ask them if they want to join us....we are talking about 3- 4 year olds here....Seriously parents....PULL. UP THE BIG BOY OR GIRL PANTS....and let your child know who is running the show....