Nap mat repair/glue?

[CityGarden]

It used to be that way here, too. Now inspectors are told that if they don't find anything they are not doing their job efficiently. They are fearful for their jobs, too. Their funding is based on showing improvements. No violations = No intervention = No improvement.

We really have to work hard for our 100%. I use a daily checklist because I don't want to miss anything. We are inspected randomly every quarter, every 3 months minimum. Sometimes 3 days after a perfect inspection just because.

Would you be willing to share you daily check list? Our requirements are not as strict but it might help me see areas I can personally improve.

[Homebody]

This sounds cozy! I'm guessing you wash the sleeping bags, not parents? I kind of love that I don't wash bedding, but I don't love that my run with these mats is coming to an end.

Yeah, the kids seem to really like having the little extra padding the sleeping bags give.

[Cat Herder]

Would you be willing to share you daily check list? Our requirements are not as strict but it might help me see areas I can personally improve.

Sure. Give me a bit to pm them to you. Poopalooza just started.

[Cat Herder]

Would you be willing to share you daily check list? Our requirements are not as strict but it might help me see areas I can personally improve.

I could not figure out how to upload my own word doc, so sent you the big ones to cherry pick your own list from.

[LittleScholars]

It used to be that way here, too. Now inspectors are told that if they don't find anything they are not doing their job efficiently. They are fearful for their jobs, too. Their funding is based on showing improvements. No violations = No intervention = No improvement.

We really have to work hard for our 100%. I use a daily checklist because I don't want to miss anything. We are inspected randomly every quarter, every 3 months minimum. Sometimes 3 days after a perfect inspection just because.

YUCK. I do get inspected a lot, and I welcome it, but I feel like they've been trying to give more "technical support" when they can, and they aren't hunting for violations. I am a super rule follower, so I'm sure this helps, but I appreciate that inspections actually seem to becoming increasingly more HELPFUL to me. Last time they sent a survey after asking how my experience was and if there was anything they could improve. I can only hope this change spreads!

Of COURSE, I want my program to be the very best it can be, which is why I lurk on this site so often, but that feels like a lot of added pressure for providers.

[LittleScholars]

Would you be willing to share you daily check list? Our requirements are not as strict but it might help me see areas I can personally improve.

If you're willing to share, I'd love bullet points, as well. It might be helpful since my inspectors aren't as critical.

[daycarediva]

There is nothing in my regs about it, but I found that using the pool toy replacement patches work well to give me a little bit more time.

I also now by the angeles germ free nap mats with the seaming around the edges. So far, no issues.

I charge parents $50 enrollment fee. Nap mat, toddler pillow, small blanket, new water bottle. Each kid gets their own, no sharing.

[Cat Herder]

If you're willing to share, I'd love bullet points, as well. It might be helpful since my inspectors aren't as critical.

Sent

[LittleScholars]

There is nothing in my regs about it, but I found that using the pool toy replacement patches work well to give me a little bit more time.

I also now by the angeles germ free nap mats with the seaming around the edges. So far, no issues.

I charge parents $50 enrollment fee. Nap mat, toddler pillow, small blanket, new water bottle. Each kid gets their own, no sharing.

Ohh patches, great idea! And those are the mats I have! I thought the seams would hold up for a long time!

I love the enrollment fee idea. That makes things SO much easier to manage. And I'd like to move to no mat sharing (even though those mats are easy to clean), but I'm not willing to do that while I pay for them. This is definitely the next move I make when my group turns over this summer.

[daycarediva]

Ohh patches, great idea! And those are the mats I have! I thought the seams would hold up for a long time!

I love the enrollment fee idea. That makes things SO much easier to manage. And I'd like to move to no mat sharing (even though those mats are easy to clean), but I'm not willing to do that while I pay for them. This is definitely the next move I make when my group turns over this summer.

I LOVE doing it this way. I keep a few extras of those items on hand so I can get them on sale and have them as needed. Right now I found blankets on clearance at Target so I have 6 gender neutral blankets in a tote in my dc closet. ::

[LittleScholars]

I LOVE doing it this way. I keep a few extras of those items on hand so I can get them on sale and have them as needed. Right now I found blankets on clearance at Target so I have 6 gender neutral blankets in a tote in my dc closet. ::

This is great. It does mean I'd have to do daycare laundry (boooo), but it would mean everyone always has the necessary materials. I have to supply these things if they forget and have to do laundry anyway.

[momofsix]

I use the ECR4KIDS 2" rest mats. They seem to be very durable. You can get a 5 pack on amazon. I just slip them inside child size sleeping bags for extra comfort, and they help to prevent any damage to the mats. I got this tip from my sister who has been doing daycare for 20 years. I've never had any problems with daycare inspections with using the sleeping bags.

Oh my goodness I feel so stupid ! I've been using the mats with sleeping bags on top, for forever. How did I never think about slipping the mat inside tha sleeping bag???
This is why I love this forum-always learning something new!

[BrynleeJean]

I use the angeles nap mats, and they've been great for us for 2 years; however, some are suddenly starting to split at the seams. I'd like to try to repair them before purchasing new ones (they seem to have so much more life in them). Has this happened to anyone/any repair tips? I'm thinking some sort of glue?

I JUST donated 5 mats to my locate donation center today because, here, if there is a rip at all, they are no good, id get written up for it and i felt the same way, so clean and nice just beautiful rips on the side or corners.. i figured some moms may get good use out of them.

[Homebody]

Oh my goodness I feel so stupid ! I've been using the mats with sleeping bags on top, for forever. How did I never think about slipping the mat inside tha sleeping bag???
This is why I love this forum-always learning something new!

Honestly, I don't think I would've thought of it myself if my sister hadn't suggested it to me. I've had the same mats for 2 years now and have not noticed any wear and tear, or damage caused from the kiddos. So I do think it helps doing it this way.