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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was actually wondering the same thing. Our baby/toddler just dropped their morning nap and now the nanny is asking if we mind if they go to the park in the morning until nap time and then after nap as well. Our kid just likes to play in the mulch or with toys we bring from home-not much play equipment at the park for them at this young age. I get it, the park is easy. There is also the adult social aspect. But it seems like some structured play is needed too and that I pay too much for something a 16 year old could do.[/quote]

What sort of structured play for a baby/toddler?

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The adult should be interacting with the child.  Reading books, singing songs together, learning sign language, taking a class together, doing art projects even if just play doh or finger paints.[/quote]

Im a different poster (I posted at 11:24) and I strongly disagree with this. Yes, of course they should be reading books and singing songs. Out nanny reads to them in the morning, before nap, and after nap, and they sing songs together when she preps lunch and cleans up. But what kids ages 1-3 (and in DC, that’s what you’re talking about because of free PK3) need most during the day is to MOVE. Sitting and listening and talking, or even doing crafts for hours is not age appropriate.

They need to walk, run, climb, and explore. That’s what they need to build the core strength to allow them to sit in a chair and learn to read as they get older.

If my nanny had my toddler sitting for the bulk of the day, I’d fire her. [/quote]

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