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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]LOL

Children needs rest! If they sleep is because they need the nap time

Is a requirement of the state that children that age sleep at least 2 hours[/quote]

No it is not- SO TIRED of the misrepresentation, or sometimes outright lying, by daycares and licensed providers. Copied directly from COMAR.

.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:   
[b]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.  [/b] However, based on general developmental characteristics, 
you may wish to use the following suggested nap/rest timeframes for planning your 
daily program. 
Morning and afternoon naps for 1 to 3 hours ( 0 – 2 years old  )
Afternoon nap for 1½  – 3 hours ( 2 – 4 years old  )
Afternoon rest  –  quiet activities for 30 minutes to one hour ( 5 – 6 years old  - - - )

Youve got kids in other posts still napping 1-3 hours at 5+. Youve got other kids who drop naps at 2.5/3. The average is somewhere in the middle where a 1-2 hour rest time for 3-5 year olds is fine but they cannot be made to nap. [/quote]

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