Rough First Day at Mother's Day Out

Hi L.!!
If this is your daughter's first experience in a daycare setting it will take her time to adjust to the new routine. I recently started working for a MDO/Preschool program in The Colony and I can tell you the older the toddler when they first start the harder it is on them. They've spent all their time up until now with their parents. From a personal experience my daughter started daycare @ 9 months and did great. My son who is 19 months is going thru his first experience away from me and has his good days and bad. My kids go 2 days a week but tuesdays for my son seem to be the hardest because he has had the whole weekend with me. I would just try to talk to your daughter as much as possible about "school" and how fun it is all week. And of course reinforce that you will come back to get her.
P.S. My son didn't eat anything his first day!!

I used to work in daycare, and it takes some kids up to 6 weeks to adjust to a new environment. Some kids it takes less time, others a little more. Just stay positive, and patient, and I'm sure she'll will adjust just fine!

I would give it another couple of weeks. It takes a while for kids at this age to handle separation from their parents. The age issue is really not that big of a deal. My little one cries when I drop her off then when I'm out of site she is happy the rest of the day. She is only 13 months. I think it just takes a little time and your daughter will get used to her teachers and learn to trust and love them. The time it takes to get used to being away from mommy is mostly just personality. Since you have a sensitive one it might take her a little longer to adjust.

Give her a little time. She may not be ready but you won't really know that the first day.

MDO and all that goes with being away from you can be very overwhelming. However, she may adjust and be thrilled to go soon.

Some kids are slower to warm up then others. Take a deep breath and a step back and give her a little time. Try not to let her feed on your stress over the situation. You'll know in time whether this situation is right for you guys.

Good luck!

I dont know what hours you're looking for but my nanny comes to watch my 8 mo old baby girl from 11-2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I'm looking for someone to bring their baby during these hour to makes things finacially worthwhile for the nanny and also so that my 8 mo old can begin socializing with another infant without being overwhelmed. My daughter is shy and is not ready for large playgroups,MDOs or noisy daycares.
My home is very nice,located in Preston Hollow, and I have a HUGE childproof playroom. Let me know if you are interested. :-)
Oh, and the cost for both days is 50/wk.