Tired, Bratty Child

[Meyou]

I would put him back to bed in the morning every time he displayed behavior that told me he was overtired. I do this anyway once in a while after a busy weekend with some of the older kids.

[Heidi]

I would tell the parents that his overtiredness is causing dcb (and hit the point HARD that it is affecting DCB, because it IS) he is tired, cranky, miserable, etc. List specific behaviors that you don't otherwise see when dcb is rested, that sort of thing. daycare is right, they don't see a problem, because for THEM, it isn't. They aren't dealing with dcb when he is exhausted, and on the weekends they probably enjoy it because they allow dcb to sleep in. Ask what YOU can do to HELP them so that dcb has better mornings. Ask if you could put dcb down for an AM nap, even 30 minutes might rest him up enough to make it to PM nap.

I don't think she should ASK them to put him down for a nap right away, I would TELL them that it's going to happen. He needs more sleep-they are not making sure he gets enough. No asking about it, either they get him to bed earlier, or he gets a nap at arrival.

Of course, in 2-3 years when he gets to kindy, it'll still be a problem, and there is no nap room at school.

[daycare]

I don't think she should ASK them to put him down for a nap right away, I would TELL them that it's going to happen. He needs more sleep-they are not making sure he gets enough. No asking about it, either they get him to bed earlier, or he gets a nap at arrival.

Of course, in 2-3 years when he gets to kindy, it'll still be a problem, and there is no nap room at school.

yea I would not ask the parent if I could do this...I do what works for me, just like they do what works for them...

[daycarediva]

Well, I would ASK, or ENFORCE that they come get him because he is unable to participate.