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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 4 year old doesn’t nap on the weekends. Our daycare has told us that children can play quietly on their cots if they don’t want to nap. I think he is being encouraged to nap. I understand that the teachers need this break time. Bedtime is taking two hours most nights when he naps at daycare. Is there any other options than just play with a toy? It might be good to have some other suggestions to give the teacher or director for kids who don’t need to nap. Does your center have a different approach?[/quote]

Let me add that there is NOTHING is COMAR (MD regulations) that require children to nap.

".03 Rest Periods.
Each child shall be provided periods of rest appropriate to the age, needs, and activities of
the child.
INTENT: For proper development and growth, children must be given regular,
adequate rest periods.
INSPECTION REPORT ITEM: “Rest Periods”
COMPLIANCE CRITERIA: Each child is provided appropriate rest periods.
ASSESSMENT METHOD: Observation of rest periods. If observation is not possible,
discussion to determine the program’s rest schedules.
Note: There is no requirement that children must rest or nap for a specific
length of time. The length of time that children nap or rest must be appropriate to
their individual needs. However, based on general developmental characteristics,
you may wish to use the following suggested nap/rest timeframes for planning your
daily program.
 0 – 2 years old - Morning and afternoon naps for 1 to 3 hours
 2 – 4 years old - Afternoon nap for 1½ – 3 hours
 5 – 6 years old - Afternoon rest – quiet activities for 30 minutes to one hour"[/quote]

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