All children are required to participate in rest time. It is very important that all children have a quiet, calm, relaxation time during a long day. Rest is essential to proper growth and development. It is also a way for children to learn to reduce stress. No child will ever be forced to sleep, but all will be required to rest quietly for a time. After about an hour of rest time, quiet table activities or opportunities for outside play will be offered for non-nappers. Care is taken to see that children who do need to sleep are able to.