In this episode, Zoe dives into the crucial topic of sleep in early childhood education, exploring how sleep routines in childcare settings can impact young children’s development. Sleep can often be a point of concern for parents, especially when balancing home routines with the care environment. Zoe breaks down how Adeona approaches sleep and rest times, ensuring children get the rest they need while respecting their natural rhythms and individual needs. This episode covers recommended sleep durations for different age groups, the role of naps in brain development, and how sleep impacts memory consolidation, emotional regulation, and motor skills. Zoe also discusses strategies for adjusting sleep schedules in collaboration with educators to ensure smooth transitions between daytime naps and nighttime sleep. If you’ve ever wondered how childcare services manage sleep or how you can support healthy sleep habits at home, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in to learn more about why rest is essential and how to work with your child’s educators to create a consistent, balanced sleep routine.   This episode covers: Sleep routines in childcare vs. home Recommended sleep durations by age The importance of naps for brain development Sleeping too much at daycare / not sleeping enough at daycare Challenges of sleeping in a childcare setting - why some children struggle to nap How childcare centers respect children’s sleep needs Adjusting sleep schedules with educators Balancing naps with nighttime sleep Encouraging healthy sleep habits   Helpful Links Children's Health QLD - Healthy Sleep  Thank YouWe’d love to hear from you! If you have any feedback, suggestions or questions about anything we discussed in this episode, please feel free to reach out – zoe@adeona.com.au.   Our Early Childhood Education Centres Coorparoo | Mitchelton | Noosaville | Mackay