Was Wondering When This Would Happen ...

[Play Care]

Honestly, as a parent... I would NOT accept that as having anything to do with my child napping/resting.

A child under a certain age simply needs down time. Whether they sleep or not is up to them just like eating. It's my job to provide the down time and the child's choice to actually sleep or just rest quietly.

Although I do use the scheduled rest time, to record documentation, plan lessons and activities, do my food program recording and answer e-mails/phone calls I do not consider it "a break" as I am still working/supervising as well as available for the kids.

When making sure prospective clients FULLY understand my rest/nap policy, I try to make the reasons be about the child themself and not about me. I think parents understand and process the reasons why behind these things much better when it is presented as a benefit to their child verses saying it is for me...kwim?

This. Even when I've had parents say to me "you need a break!" I am very careful to make it clear it's about what their child needs. Because even the ones who seem understanding can turn as soon as it doesn't suit them anymore
While rest time may be my break from active supervision, it's hardly a real break::

[LysesKids]

You could always blame it on state regulations… licensing requires quiet time/naps for kids under 5 in just about every state

[My3cents]

Honestly, as a parent... I would NOT accept that as having anything to do with my child napping/resting.

A child under a certain age simply needs down time. Whether they sleep or not is up to them just like eating. It's my job to provide the down time and the child's choice to actually sleep or just rest quietly.

Although I do use the scheduled rest time, to record documentation, plan lessons and activities, do my food program recording and answer e-mails/phone calls I do not consider it "a break" as I am still working/supervising as well as available for the kids.

When making sure prospective clients FULLY understand my rest/nap policy, I try to make the reasons be about the child themself and not about me. I think parents understand and process the reasons why behind these things much better when it is presented as a benefit to their child verses saying it is for me...kwim?

I am still working too. Clean up from lunch while they settle down, phone calls, potty break for me, paperwork, pre-school planning, supervising anything else that needs to be done and of course I come here and get my friends fix- Some days I am lucky to have an hour of quiet time if that.