Does Teacher/Children Ratio Apply During Nap Time?

Most of the kids at the large daycare are asleep from 12pm-2pm. We offer our assistant a break during those hours. Does the assistant need to be present...

[Sherrihoos]

When interviewing new families in my home I give them a tour of the common areas such as the day care area and kitchen and family room. Should I take...

[Kabob]

I know this has been discussed before, but I'm looking for suggestions.

Dcm of 2 yo dcg wants to quit doing naps at home and implied she...

[Tasha]

I started a new dcg (2 yo) this week. At interview DCM had told me that she was a great napper, so I was very happy to hear that, but when I put her down...

[daycarediva]

Update to my potential AM nap issue. I spoke to the parents of the 'worst offenders'. 2 were VERY on board with putting to bed earlier, and beings strict...

[Jessie]

I have a pretty new program - I've just been running since early december with a 17 month old and my 11 month old daughter, with an 8 week old coming...

[youretooloud]

I have a five month old that flips over the second I lay him down in his crib.

He turns over, puts his bum in the air, and his thumb in...

[bigdad5]

This question is directed specifically to those who work in California Daycare Centers, or are familiar with California laws pertaining to nap time in...

[jennajury]

I am just wondering if anyone has to deal with early risers at naptime and have the play room and naptime in same area? I have a 2 yo dcg who has alays...

[Francine]

I have a new 9 week old that just started yesterday, at home he sleeps on his tummy. I am not comfortable putting him down on his tummy but he will not...

SIDS is such a horrible thing. This provider must be broken hearted as well as her family. I don't know how providers recover from this.

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[blueclouds29]

I watch 3 toddlers and i have a 2 year old DD. One 15 month old sleeps in the spare room alone, 18 month old sleeps with my 2 year old on a mat in her...

[littlemommy]

I have a 10 month old DCB who completely rubbed his nose raw by rubbing it on the side of the pack n play. When he gets tired, he rocks on his hands and...

I set up my "daycare" to be downstairs in my finished basement. I thought it was a perfect set up cause I had all the pack n plays set up in...

[MG&Lsmom]

Just curious....
How long do you require a child to stay on napmat or napping area if they aren't falling asleep?
Is it different for a...