Napping Policy and Procedures

Safe Sleep Policy

SIDS Network of Kansas Inc – Safe Sleep Policy

  • SIDS: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  • This policy is specifically for the infant room.

Afternoon Nap Time

  • Each classroom has an afternoon nap time.
  • Children are encouraged to nap or rest according to their individual needs.
  • Children who do not sleep will be permitted to have quiet time with activities that will not disturb others.

Infant Room Provisions

  • Cribs and Sheets:
    • The center provides cribs and fitted sheets for infants.
    • Parents are asked to send size-appropriate sleep sacks labeled with their child’s name.

Toddler Room Provisions

  • Napping Cots and Bedding:
    • The center provides napping cot sheets and blankets for each child.
    • Each child’s bedding is labeled numerically.
    • Bedding is washed on a classroom schedule.
    • Children will not share bedding.