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"I don't want to go to daycare"

AppleRidgeAppleRidge member
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Ever since he's been able to, my 2.5 year old has told me almost every morning that he doesn't want to go to daycare.  He often flat-out refuses.  He's been going to this daycare for about a year and generally seems okay once there.  He naps, eats well, plays with a couple of kids and is pretty well-adjusted overall.  I'm just having a really hard time hearing this every morning and wondering if we should make a change.  If I ask him whether he likes his school, he always says no.  I feel like he should at least look forward to going sometimes.  Do you think this is just a toddler being contrary (with a side of separation anxiety), or should I look elsewhere?  I have slight reservations about this place but it's generally been a good experience.
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Re: "I don't want to go to daycare"

  • AppleRidgeAppleRidge member
    I've asked many times and he never tells me *why* he doesn't like it or doesn't want to go.  
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  • wilabethwilabeth member

    My DS does this sometimes too but not every day. Sometimes he'll say, "No go see ms. ____" which always worries me. I've decided it's often because he'd rather be with DH or me. I think until they can tell you why they don't want to go or unless you have other concerns about a teacher or the facility as a whole, then you just have to ride it out.

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  • sschwegesschwege member
    DD isn't in daycare, but I know she went through a phase right around when she turned 2 where she didn't want to do anything.  I used to make her a deal, we would go for 5 minutes if she wanted to come home she could, right after we would get there she would dive right in and not want to leave.  I know you can't make the same deal with your LO, but my point is just because he's says he doesn't want to go doesn't mean he's not enjoying himself once he gets there.  Is there something he can bring from home that might make the transition from home to daycare a little easier?

    That being said, if your mommy gut is telling you there's a problem, make the switch.
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  • kgs0505kgs0505 member

    My son is doing this too.  I think he just wants more mommy and daddy time really.  We just had twins in April, so I think he's feeling it more now that I have less help around to wrangle everyone.  He has a good time there though, I know he does.  He's been going since he was 4 months old. 

    I would wonder about your reservations you have with the place and see if they are enough to make a huge change.  I'd also wonder if you are expecting another child or made some other big chnage that he's feeling and wants more mommy time.

    I don't think kids that are this age understand the concept of why yet, so it's tough for them to actually give a reason.

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