I just terminated a family and the screaming/crying at nap time (to wake everyone up
) was one of the reasons. Kids do outgrow naps, my own kids were done napping by 2 1/2 - 3 as they got their sleep in at night. But they were still expected to stay quietly in their rooms for an hour or so. I've had other kids who didn't nap play quietly on mats with special quiet time kits (and if they were not quiet the kits went away and they had to stay on the mat) so I know it can be done. I tell parents that quiet time is mandatory and that even if their child doesn't nap others do and need it. We need children to realize that they need to be considerate of others.