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saved4always 08:10 PM 07-28-2012
I have watched many children over the years and most took a nap that lasted about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. A few regularly slept even longer. Most of the children I have cared for were between the ages of 3 months and 4 years old. They would get here very early in the morning and were definitely ready for a rest after lunchtime. I have never heard of any provider in my area purposely napping children for only 45 minutes. When I did in-home childcare, nap was generally from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (some would sleep a little longer...I did not wake them unless they were going to go past 3:30). Nap time at the center I work for now is a scheduled 2 1/2 hours. Children who wake early are given a quiet activity until rest time is over. This seems to be standard for our area daycares and inhome childcare providers.
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