Barbie’s Busy Bees

I am a fun-loving individual that provides a home from home experience. I enjoy the outdoors and love getting just as mucky in the mud as the children.

I live with my husband who is my best friend, our Labrador Doug, Oliver the cat and my two gorgeous children. All children will be treated the same and cared for as I would my own. I have a large indoor play room and a large garden with lots for the children to play with. We do lots of engaging activities that help the children learn and grow ready for school, we do cooking, reading, storytelling,

13/04/2026

A nap is not just a break from the day—it is vital work time for your preschooler’s brain. When children sleep in the early afternoon, their brains move new information from short-term to long-term memory. Research shows naps can help your child remember up to 40 percent more each day, building stronger focus and better problem-solving skills.

Missing a midday nap can make it harder for your child to hold onto what they learned that morning. The most powerful naps last about 60 to 90 minutes and happen before late afternoon. Shorter or late naps might not give enough time for deep memory work and can even disrupt nighttime sleep. That’s why regular naps support not only your child’s mood, but also their growing mind.

If your preschooler stops napping too young, their thinking skills and vocabulary may fall behind. Daytime sleep is how their brains protect and grow what they experience in the world. To help your child thrive, protect their daily nap. It is when small lessons become lasting knowledge."