Set expectations for nap time. … Use positive reinforcement around naps. … Transition to nap time with a calm activity. … Use a nap time song. … Be prepared for non-sleepers during nap time. … Teach nap time skills during awake times.
What do you do when your child won't nap at daycare?
- Share an age-appropriate nap schedule.
- Get the naps any way they can.
- Fill her “sleep tank”
- Get better naps on weekends.
How does nap time work at daycare?
In California, licensing regulations require that “all children shall be given the opportunity to nap or rest without distraction or disturbance from other activities at the center”. Naptime can be a warm and relaxing time of the day for children and caregivers.
