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Stacemacd
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Three year old so upset about daycare
Stacemacd
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My three year old is not doing well at daycare. She gets really upset about going and when we get there cries hysterically for me. Everyone says she stow as soon as I leave, but iwaited around today and I could hear her crying. Ialmost went back in to get her, but I have to go to work.The daycare provider asked Meir the girls sleep together, I told her they don't but I lie down with themat night. Apparently, Madeln gets upset at nap time and wants me, but she doesn't nap anymore. And she's three, it's hard fora three year old to stay quiet...even if it is quiet time.I get the impression the teacher thinks it s my fault she gets so upset. Iwosh I didn't hav to force her to go....but will she be like this when it is time for school next year? I just don't know what to do...
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Re: Three year old so upset about daycare
Have you asked her why she is upset? DS was like this and I we would sit on his bed at night and talk about what upset him so much. He will even scream hysterically now once in awhile. I know he is playing me (not saying yours is though). He would settle down after a few minutes. When I come to pick him up I peak in the window and he is always having a fun time.
How long are they making her lay down? DS stopped napping right after 2. When he turned 3 we switched daycares and they made them lay there for a few hours. Well, DS would lose it after awhile. I don't blame him. I asked them that after an hour of quiet time if they could let him quietly draw or read books. That solved a huge problem. He will even sleep once in awhile now.
Is she new to daycare and still trying to get used to the routine? Will she tell you what makes her upset about going? I would maybe suggest that a teacher of hers try to build a routine with her at the school (such as a certain book they read, a certain game they play, etc. ) As a preschool teacher myself, this has really helped children in my classroom.
With the nap issue, I know that most states have a certain amount of time children are required to rest. We have children who no longer sleep and after that time they are given books and quiet activities. Our classroom isn't that big for them to move around without stepping on children sleeping, so they do these items on their mats. It gives them the quiet break they still need but some one on one or alone time, which we all need throughout the day.
Good Luck!!