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Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months
Transition from Nanny to Daycare > 15 months
Has anyone transitioned their 15 month old (or around that age) from an in-home nanny to a daycare? Are you happy with your decision? How did your LO react to the change?
We have been fortunate enough to have a great nanny taking care of DD from 3 months old. DD is doing great, but we are starting to feel cramped in our condo. With Chicago winters coming, I feel like the little square of area rug that she plays on all day is just not gonna cut it for much longer. I am excited at the idea of DD playing with other kids, being more social, and having opportunities for more developmental activities.
Please let me know how this went for you all. TIA!
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Re: Transition from Nanny to Daycare > 15 months
My LO went from Nanny to Daycare right after his 1st bday. I love the change! I love that he gets to interact with other kids and that he gets to get out of the house everyday.
The daycare also provides breakfast, lunch, snack and milk so now all I have to worry about is dinner
I also feel like I have more freedom when he is at day care. My Nanny would be calling my cell if I was home 5 mins late. I felt like I couldnt even run a quick errand after work and that I had to race home. Its much better this way.
He has only been in daycare for about a month and he has already been sick a few times so that is one downside - but I guess its helping his immune system so in a way its a good thing.
He does cry when I leave him but by the time I turn my back and walk out the door, he has already stopped crying.
Plus the day care does cute things with him and they make art project and they are having pics with Santa tomorrow.
Overall, I LOVE the change!
Good Luck!
Yes. I switched my son at 15 months from a nanny to a daycare. I am so happy I did. He got very little interaction with other kids before that- just the occasional trip to the playground or a music class. The minute he was put with other kids, he started to learn how to share, how to interact,how to handle when other kids had meltdowns, etc. He was used to getting 100% of the attention and I think it was a good time to transition to the fact he had to share not only toys, but attention of grown ups. He also started talking more and seemed more alert overall. It was the best decision I ever made.
The only thing I will say about switching at 15 months is that kids are in the height of separation anxiety from 15-20 months. My son didn't want me leaving him whether it was at daycare or a nanny. He was used to the nanny so leaving him with strangers at daycare was a little harder for him. He cried when I left him at daycare - for 5 weeks straight. It was heart wrenching and had me second guessing the switch. Most kids adapt faster than mine - he was stubborn! I stuck with it and soon he was running to the classroom to see his friends. The crying is such distant memory - he LOVES going to daycare now. So if your LO has a rough transition, don't give up - it will get better.
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THANK you both for your responses... I am giddy with excitement! I know if will be so so hard if (WHEN) I leave her, but I feel that ultimately this is the best thing for the whole family.
I'm pumped!