The center where I work now has nap for 2 1/2 hours for toddlers (18 mos. to 3 years). It is right on our schedule in the parents manual that has to be signed when they enroll. Everyone usually falls asleep in that first half hour. If they wake early and there are still some sleepers, I let them look at books on thier cots but they still need to stay quiet because they all nap in the same room.
I really need them to nap (or at least rest quietly)...that is the only time I have when I can plan our activities for future days. I am hourly so I am trying not to do too much planning outside of work hours....doesn't always work out for me, but I am trying to get to that point where it gets done while I am at work.
