Nursery World - Nursery Equipment: Sleep Time

Whether sleeping indoors or outside, the key is to cater to every
child's needs, writes Katy Morton.

Providing a sleep-friendly environment that considers the needs of the individual child is an essential part of a nursery's practice. Early years settings have a vital role to play in ensuring babies and toddlers get their daily quota of sleep, which is essential for their wellbeing and development.

This is recognised at ABC Day Nursery in Tallington, Lincolnshire, which has adopted a flexible approach to babies' and toddlers' sleeping arrangements. Owner Tracy Neal explains, 'We take the lead from parents when it comes to their child's sleeping arrangements. They can choose whether they would like their child to sleep, for example, in a cot, bed or on a mat.'

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