5/24/01
Question 104
Dear Preschool
Teacher,
Do you know how long a 3 and 4 year old can
be at a program without taking a nap?
When To Nap
Dear When
To Nap,
Our regular preschool program is 9am -
noon, with extended hours offered from 8am - 9am and noon - 3pm.
We do not "nap" at all, but we do have the children take a
10 minute "rest" or quiet time on a towel. Hope this
helps you.
Kris
"Ask The Preschool Teacher Staff"
Dear When
To Nap,
I have never heard of this
requirement. If a child is present during nap time they are
usually required to rest also. If a child arrives at 6 am and
leaves before nap, even though he has been there possibly 7 hours, he
is not required to nap. Most children this age would need a nap
though if they arrived that early. There is a requirement, however,
for the time a nap must last. It is usually between 1 to 2
and a half hours, depending on age.
It is really up to the staff, because after a certain age, 5 I think,
children are no longer required to rest. Also Nap does not mean
a child has to sleep, just be quiet so others can sleep. They
can do quiet activities after a short rest.
Jackie
"Ask The Preschool Teacher Staff"
