DD has been with a sitter at home 3 days/week since i went back to work when she was 4 months old. she'll be starting DC next week and i'm so nervous about the transition! she's used to a ton of personal attention, she's not great at napping unassisted (being rocked or strolled to sleep), she doesn't play alone/amuse herself for very long, etc.
i know all LOs are different, but how was the transition for your LO?
Re: anyone start DC after 6 months?
My son was fine after being home with me for 4.5 months, and with my mom for 3. The day care I chose was tiny, though, and he got a ton of personal attention...his teachers just adore him and spoil him mercilessly.
He did have napping issues, though...there are still some days that he just doesn't nap for 6 hours or so.