Originally Posted by Unregistered:
With a 4 yr old, I feel that forcing them to lie on their mat for 2 - 2/12 hours a day where the child does not sleep, is child abuse. Not everyone needs the same amount of sleep, and I think that this is just an excuse for daycares to use this time where they can have only 1 person being with the kids and not having to do anything with them.
If a child does not sleep within the first hour,they should be allowed to go and sit in the reading corner or be put with other kids that dont sleep in a classroom where they can at least do something constructive.
Many daycares offer exactly what you are describing. Find one that suits your child's needs instead of asking your current one to change their more affordable policies.
Know that a no-nap service costs more because it requires more employees to cover lunches, planning and breaks.