No Pick Ups Or Drop Offs During Nap Time Policy....

[sweetcinna]

Seriously, and I expecially speak for myself. I don't think any of us are saying that we would refuse to let a parent come and pick their child up during naptime, as I know, that sometimes there are appointments and situations where a child does need to be picked up at this time. What I am saying is, please don't make it a habit of it. I have never nor would I ever tell a parent no you can not pick up at 2 pm. But, I would hope out of respect for me and my daycare, that if you do come at that time, that you are quiet and slip in and slip out in 30 seconds without waking the children.

I think this whole thread got out of line with some people insinuating that because a provide has in her handbook "no pickups during nap time" that they are hiding something. It is a respect issue to me, and I don't have it in my handbook, but I will suggest to a parent they pick up before naptime if they need to pick up earlier.

On another note......when I worked outside the home, I could not have visitors just stop in my work to see me to do what ever, unless it was an emergency. People need to remember that we are a place of business too, that pays taxes, has expenses, and has rules just like any other business. While I do understand that no, we can not refuse to allow parents to pick up during nap time, we do ask that you have respect for me the provider, my busness, and the other children who are napping. That is it, plain and simple. RESPECT. A word that some people find very hard to apply life situations to.

Very well said. I too have never "denied" a parent their child. It is about respect and lets just face it, there is too little of it in this business.

[Unregistered]

This could also be interpreted at no REGULAR pick-ups and drop-offs during nap time. I just had to spell it out for a new summertime client that just couldn't understand why I will not let her bring her 7 year old at 1:30 everyday. Sometimes it seems like parents are just pleased as punch that you run on a schedule, but not when it may infringe on their wants. I also had to put out a newsletter explaining that pick-ups during nap time can be very disruptive and that if parents need to pick up during that time to call ahead. I will not allow a client to have that as a regular pick up time, it would be a reason for then to find care somewhere else.

[mac60]

Exactly, a here and there situation, but not an everyday regular situation, too much disruption, no matter how "quiet" they try to be.

[Unregistered]

PU and DO During Naps

We have an open door policy required by the state of Kansas. If a parent wants to come get there kid early and it happens to be at naptime, you wont find me complaining. I have never had a parent who is too loud. I do appreciate a call so I can get their child ready. However, I DO NOT allow parents to drop off during naptime. I was surprised how few posts discussed this aspect, as this is where most of the disruption lies in my opinion. Kids need time to play, eat, and run so they are ready for naptime. Ususally when kids are dropped off right at naptime they want to play, not sleep, and end up keeping others awake who are excited to see them. Again I have not have any problems with parents complying with this. As a parent, I do agree with another post that said...it is my kid and I will pick them up whenever I see fit. So I do see both sides.

[seashell]

Parents should have access to their children at all times. However, I know that it can be disruptive if a parent wakes up all the children because they can be very cranky in the afternoon if they don't get enough rest. So the compromise should be that the parent waits quietly and the provider gets the child ready. Either that or the parent should call first if it is possible. However, telling a parent that they do not have access to their child during set times is just wrong.

[Unregistered]

drop offs at naptime

I usually haven't had an issue with either dropping off or picking up at naptime. However, it's certainly trickier at those times. Usually, if I have a drop off at that time I let that child sit at the table and have a snack, color, or read while I tend to the others whom are getting ready to rest and such. Once the others are resting and the child has had time to adjust to daycare again and get aquainted with the transition of coming over to my daycare I let them know it's time to lay down and rest.

For pick-ups; I use a very quiet voice when addressing the parents and children. They are quick to catch on.

I like the idea of the sign "shhhhhh......" I may have to use that one just because it's so cute!