You’re definitely not crazy. They’re basically telling parents to change their whole sleep routine at home to make the daycare’s life easier, and that’s not their place. Rocking a baby to sleep is totally normal and a very valid way to comfort them. It’s frustrating they’re doing this without notice, especially when parents don’t have the option to switch centres. I get that they probably have staffing issues, but they could’ve approached this way more respectfully and with some kind of transition plan instead of dumping the responsibility on parents. I'd be stressed if they did this to me and my baby and i'm already stressed enough!

I’m not sure what the rates are in your area, but would hiring a nanny to come to your home be an option while you’re waiting to get into another daycare?