Changing dc at 1 year - what to expect?

ns1

We're switching DD from her current dc to my #1 pick when I was pregnant a few days after she turns 1.  She'll be going from her infant room where she's at now to a ones room at the new dc.  I just wondered what I might expect?

She is pretty attached to her dc teachers now in the infant room, and she's in that leave-me-with-anyone-but-mommy/daddy/or one of the two usual infant teachers and-I'll-cry phase.  So, I'm a little worried about the whole transition, but I keep telling myself she'd have to transition to a new room anyway...

I'm just kind of curious about how smoothly (or not) this could go. 

 

laurakaz13

We switched daycare centers when DD was 10 months old.  We moved across the country with our jobs.  I was worried about this as well.  I actually bawled when we left her first daycare b/c we all LOVED her teachers so mcuh. 

I found that it took a few weeks.  Maybe a month, but DD chose her favorite teachers again and became just as attached to them in her new classroom.  I fell in love with her new teachers as well. 

DD was an early walker, so within a few months we had to switch her to the pre-toddler classroom and it was the same thing all over again. As soon as they get comfortable with their new teachers, routine, etc.  they adjust really well. 

I think it makes us more nervous than it should and they do just fine.  Now I know DD will be where she is for almost another year, so I am very happy about that. 

LoCarb

The adjustment may be difficult but keep in mind it's temporary. I would imagine the big difference for this age would be sleeping on mats, one mid-day nap, table w/chairs at meal times and outdoor play. At this age/in this yr, they usually introduce utensils and cups w/o lids.

Meeshe

We switched our DD at 11 months to my #1 choice (exact same situation).  I was worried about it but it went great.  Didn't really phase her and we LOVE the new center (she's just leaving now at almost 5 to start preschool and my DS is there now).  Course she's always been a pretty easy-going kid, but just wanted to tell you it could all go much more smoothly than you are anticipating.