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transition to new daycare

c&f2006c&f2006
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My 15 month old started a new daycare last week.  It is not going well, and this week has been worse than last.  Please tell me it will get better.  And that it won't be this hard for much longer.

 I'm feeling so terrible now about switching her. She was so happy and bonded to her teachers and her friends. And now she just seems miserable! I knew there would be a transition period and it really is only our 2nd week. But, I just didn't think it would be this hard.

 I miss being at work knowing she was at school having a blast. Now I know she is fussing on and off all day, not really playing with new friends yet, and generally pretty grumpy. I can't concentrate at all...

She is also cutting her canine teeth, so I do think this is part of it.

 But, I desperately need to hear that it will get better soon. I am trying very hard to be positive and happy when I am there with her, so she isn't getting bad vibes about any of it from me. I am really excited about the new daycare center - hence our switch. Just wish I could skip this rough part.

Thanks!

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Re: transition to new daycare

  • duchess0727duchess0727
    Just keep in mind you switched her at a really tough time - right in the middle of the seperation anxiety phase - so it's going to be really tough in the beginning.  It was tough just dropping my son off at that age and he'd been at the daycare for a year!  It will get better - just focus on enjoying the time you have together!!
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  • c&f2006c&f2006

    You are so right. She fusses even when she is with me and her dad leaves.  That is another factor at play here.

     When do you think it will get better?  It will get better, right??

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  • CA2006CA2006 member

    We changed DS's DC a couple months ago and he is still adjusting a bit.  The first week, he did ok, but the 2nd week was AWFUL.  Hang in there.  it will get better.  I think the older they are, the harder it is.  DS was 16 months old when we made the switch and he had loved his old DC.  But it's b/c it was all he knew before.  Now he gets more outside area to play, a more private place to sleep and it's just a better situation. 

    Your DD will adjust.  It just takes time.  Have you asked if she calms down and is fine after you leave?  DS will throw a fit when we leave, but is fine 2 min. later and doesn't want to leave when we come to pick him up now. GL!

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