Run Childcare Nap and Rest Period Supervision Log — Free

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 critical (required)

Document when the supervision observation or log review was completed.

Inspector name and role critical (required)

Identify the staff member, supervisor, or inspector completing the log.

Age group observed critical (required)

Select the primary age group covered by this nap/rest supervision check.

Supervision and Position Checks

Direct visual supervision maintained throughout nap period critical (required)

Children under six should remain within the provider's line of sight during rest periods; verify continuous direct visual supervision for the observed group.

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Position checks completed at required intervals critical (required)

Confirm that sleeping children were checked at the facility's required interval and that checks were documented consistently.

Yes No N/A

Infants observed in approved sleep position critical (required)

Verify that infants were placed and remained in an approved sleep position consistent with the program's safe sleep policy.

Yes No N/A

Breathing and responsiveness checked during observation critical (required)

Document that the inspector or caregiver confirmed visible breathing and normal responsiveness without disturbing the child unnecessarily.

Yes No N/A

Sleeping children are not obstructed from view critical (required)

Ensure cribs, cots, mats, partitions, furniture, or staff placement do not block line-of-sight monitoring.

Yes No N/A

Sleep Environment Safety

Each child has an approved sleep surface critical (required)

Confirm that infants and toddlers are resting on an approved crib, cot, mat, or other licensed sleep surface appropriate to age and policy.

Yes No N/A

Sleep surface is clear of loose items critical (required)

Verify that blankets, pillows, stuffed toys, bumpers, cords, and other loose items are removed from the sleep area as required by program policy.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Documentation and Staffing

Nap supervision log entries are complete and legible critical (required)

Review whether required entries were recorded clearly, including time, child identification or group reference, and observation notes.

Yes No N/A

Staff assigned to nap supervision are present and attentive critical (required)

Verify that the assigned caregiver remained available for supervision and did not leave sleeping children unattended.

Yes No N/A

Any observed deficiency was escalated to the supervisor critical (required)

Confirm that unsafe sleep conditions, missed checks, or supervision gaps were reported to the appropriate supervisor or director.

Yes No N/A

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 critical (required)

Record the immediate corrective action, responsible person, and completion status for any failed item.

Inspector signature critical (required)

Signature confirming the accuracy of the nap and rest period supervision inspection.

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Run: Childcare Nap and Rest Period Supervision Log

Inspection Details

Supervision and Position Checks

Sleep Environment Safety

Documentation and Staffing

Deficiencies, Corrective Action, and Sign-Off

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