S.H.
wow, what really jumped out was the amount of time your son spends napping each day! That's an infant schedule.....& one many moms would rejoice to have. Truly, that's a lot of nap for a 14month old!
Typically, by 18 months, most children eliminate the need for the a.m. nap. Most licensed facilities allow for 2 naps for infants & young toddlers, & then move the child to one nap when transitioned to the 2y.o. Room.
Since your son is 14 months, in my in-home daycare, I would allow for a 1 hour morning nap & a 2 hour afternoon nap. I use soft music, dim lights. The schedule for the rest of the kids is worked around allowing for this a.m. nap. There is nothing more distressing than a young toddler needing a nap, & that's "why" I do this! The afternoon nap then coordinates with the group nap.....which allows me to clean, organize, plan activities, have a private lunch, etc. Perfect timing as far as I'm concerned!
Oh, & as far as safety goes, I use my great room for most of my childcare activities. So I am "on duty" with the children at all times.
To prepare your son, I would suggest taking him to the daycare regularly before the move. Right now, one of my moms is prepping her son for joining our group. His big sis has been w/ me for 3 years, he's 11 months old (Mom is a SAHM & brings her children for socialization skills), & he's "visiting" with us on a daily basis.....just an hour or so at a time - with Mom here with him. & this is what I recommend to all of my new families - a brief period of introduction & interaction prior to staying full-time. It truly does ease most fears on all of our parts!
I would also seriously consider downsizing those naps at home! That's a lot of sleep for a 14 month old......take him to the park, take him to a play group.....get him out & about so he's used to leaving home....& that will also take up some of that naptime! Good Luck ....& Peace.