Childcare Nap and Rest Period Supervision Log

Inspection log for documenting direct visual supervision, breathing/position checks, and safe sleep conditions during infant and toddler nap and rest periods.

Inspection Details

• Facility name and room observed
  Record the childcare facility, classroom, infant room, toddler room, or mixed-age rest area being inspected.
• Date and time of nap supervision check
  Document when the supervision observation or log review was completed.
• Inspector name and role
  Identify the staff member, supervisor, or inspector completing the log.
• Age group observed
  Select the primary age group covered by this nap/rest supervision check.

Supervision and Position Checks

• Direct visual supervision maintained throughout nap period
  Children under six should remain within the provider's line of sight during rest periods; verify continuous direct visual supervision for the observed group.
• Position checks completed at required intervals
  Confirm that sleeping children were checked at the facility's required interval and that checks were documented consistently.
• Infants observed in approved sleep position
  Verify that infants were placed and remained in an approved sleep position consistent with the program's safe sleep policy.
• Breathing and responsiveness checked during observation
  Document that the inspector or caregiver confirmed visible breathing and normal responsiveness without disturbing the child unnecessarily.
• Sleeping children are not obstructed from view
  Ensure cribs, cots, mats, partitions, furniture, or staff placement do not block line-of-sight monitoring.

Sleep Environment Safety

• Each child has an approved sleep surface
  Confirm that infants and toddlers are resting on an approved crib, cot, mat, or other licensed sleep surface appropriate to age and policy.
• Sleep surface is clear of loose items
  Verify that blankets, pillows, stuffed toys, bumpers, cords, and other loose items are removed from the sleep area as required by program policy.
• Crib, cot, or mat spacing allows safe access and observation
  Check that the layout allows staff to move safely between sleep surfaces and maintain observation without crowding.
• Room temperature and ventilation are appropriate for rest period
  Confirm the room is comfortable and not excessively hot, cold, or poorly ventilated during the nap period.

Documentation and Staffing

• Nap supervision log entries are complete and legible
  Review whether required entries were recorded clearly, including time, child identification or group reference, and observation notes.
• Staff assigned to nap supervision are present and attentive
  Verify that the assigned caregiver remained available for supervision and did not leave sleeping children unattended.
• Any observed deficiency was escalated to the supervisor
  Confirm that unsafe sleep conditions, missed checks, or supervision gaps were reported to the appropriate supervisor or director.

Deficiencies, Corrective Action, and Sign-Off

• Deficiencies documented
  Describe any non-conformance, deficiency, or unsafe condition observed during the nap supervision review.
• Corrective action taken or assigned
  Record the immediate corrective action, responsible person, and completion status for any failed item.
• Inspector signature
  Signature confirming the accuracy of the nap and rest period supervision inspection.