Hey Childcare Providers, this one's for you!
- The Nap Time Show
- Apr 14
- 3 min read
The Naptime Dilemma: Why Rest Time Shouldn't Be a Battle (And How We're Here to Help)
Every childcare provider knows that look. The wide-eyed resistance. The sudden burst of energy that appears precisely at 1:00 PM. The tears, the negotiations, the whispered "I'm not tired!" as eyelids droop in protest.
Naptime. The word alone can bring a knowing sigh from early childhood educators everywhere.
"Half my class falls asleep immediately while the others keep everyone awake."
You're Not Alone in the Naptime Struggle
If your rest time routine sometimes feels more like herding cats than creating a peaceful transition to sleep, we want you to know something important: you're not alone. In our conversations with hundreds of childcare centers across the country, we've heard the same challenges echoed time and again:
"Half my class falls asleep immediately while the others keep everyone awake."
"Parents are requesting shorter naps, but the children clearly need the rest."
"By naptime, my staff is exhausted too. Managing resistant nappers takes so much energy."
These are shared experiences that connect early childhood educators everywhere. The naptime struggle is real, and it's taking a toll on both children and the dedicated professionals who care for them.
The Ripple Effect of Rest Time Challenges
When naptime doesn't go smoothly, the effects ripple throughout your entire day:
Children who don't rest well often struggle with emotional regulation in the afternoon
Staff burnout increases when daily rest periods become daily struggles
Your carefully planned curriculum suffers when post-nap time is spent managing overtired behaviors
Parents notice when their children come home exhausted—or overstimulated
We created The Nap Time Show™ because we believe that this crucial part of the day should support your work, not hinder it.
We're Listening: Help Us Help You Better
Our team is passionate about supporting childcare providers with effective, research-backed tools for rest time. But to serve you better, we need to hear directly from you.
We've created a brief survey to understand your specific naptime challenges, what's working (or not working) in your center, and how we might better support your needs.
Your insights will directly shape how we develop and enhance The Nap Time Show and our related resources. Whether you're struggling with naptime resisters, inconsistent routines, or parent expectations, your voice matters to us.
The survey takes just 5 minutes to complete, and your responses will help us create better solutions for the entire early childhood community.
How The Nap Time Show™ Can Transform Your Rest Time
For those not yet familiar with our approach, The Nap Time Show combines gentle music, mindfulness techniques, and soothing storytelling specifically designed to help young children transition naturally to rest. Our media has been developed alongside sleep specialists and early childhood experts to create a consistent, calming experience that signals to children that it's time to rest.
Many centers using our resources report:
Shorter transition times to sleep
Fewer disruptions during naptime
More consistent rest patterns across their classroom
Reduced staff stress during this critical part of the day
Plus, for centers interested in a more immersive experience, our live performances bring these calming techniques directly to your children in an engaging, memorable way—and thanks to grant funding, your first experience can be completely FREE (when you complete the survey).
Partner With Us in Creating Better Rest
We believe that naptime shouldn't be the most stressful part of your day, it should be a peaceful transition that supports children's development and gives staff a much-needed moment to regroup.
Take our survey now and join us in transforming how young children experience rest in childcare settings.
