Originally Posted by BigLittleHomeDaycare:
He screams and hyperventilates when I say its rest or nap time...
I spoke to his mom, she said she locks him in his room during quiet time.
I'd scream or hyperventilate, too, if I equated nap time with being locked in.
Can you work on helping him to see nap time as a lovely, peaceful, cuddly time? I don't know if you normally help children to sleep (pat backs, sing, etc.), but even if you don't usually, it would be worth the investment of time to help him relearn what nap feels like if it brings you a peaceful nap time. Can you sit by him and settle him in?
I would be sure to always talk about nap in positive terms. ("We played so hard this morning! It's going to feel so good to snuggle down and take a good nap...") Make it as loving and happy as possible, and get as far away from nap-as-punishment (which is what's happening at home) as you can.