https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:46:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-adjust-to-daycare#post-2585524 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:33:10 +0000 PawPrints 2585524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First daycare: she started at 7 months, didn't need much of an adjustment period at that age.<br /> Transition from infant room to toddler room: they did this suuuuuper gradually for her, so it was pretty seamless by the time she was finally fully transitioned.<br /> New daycare, we just started at age 15 months: it took her about a week to stop crying at dropoff. Overall a very quick/easy transition though, she really seems to love it there. Even on the first couple of days, she would cry a lot at dropoff but quickly stop crying after DH left. </p> <p>So much depends on developmental stage and the temperament of the child. So sorry your LO is having a rough time! I hope it gets better soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-adjust-to-daycare#post-2585256 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 07:54:29 +0000 MamaG 2585256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My toddler has been in daycare since 8 weeks but she attaches to her caregiver and struggles when she transitions to a new classroom. We just went through a transition. It took 6 weeks for her to fully adjust. There was improvement along the way but this is the first week she's been able to be dropped off without screaming at me and chasing me as I tried to leave. Or crying every time she saw her prior teacher. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-adjust-to-daycare#post-2585229 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 06:36:56 +0000 erinbaderin 2585229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son has been going since he was 12 months, he's 28 months now, and still occasionally cries at drop off. Our tricks: make sure you have a few minutes to hang out with them to give them a bit of translation time, try to get them involved in something, and then try to get a teacher who can take over your role in the activity or just pick them up for a cuddle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-adjust-to-daycare#post-2585220 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 05:58:06 +0000 MrsSRS 2585220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On average it takes 4-6 weeks if LO goes every day. Longer if they're part time. :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-adjust-to-daycare#post-2585201 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 01:13:47 +0000 lamariniere 2585201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son started right at 2 years old and cried every day for three weeks. It got better after that.</p> <p>My daughter started at 13 months and it took 4-5 weeks before she stopped crying every day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-adjust-to-daycare#post-2585149 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:23:06 +0000 yoursilverlining 2585149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man, it's likely to be a while; especially if he isn't going full time. It's going to take more than a few weeks - my LO has been in daycare since an infancy and cries at drop off for multiple weeks at a time during/after any room transition. The toddler one was a couple of months of daily crying at drop off. The more routine you can build, in my experience, the better. Establish a firm routine at drop off. "Jobs" for littles are great. If a teacher can spend a few minutes dedicated with him at drop off that might help too. At the end of the day, it just takes time and this sounds totally normal :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-adjust-to-daycare#post-2585146 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:14:06 +0000 ElbieKay 2585146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine started at 20mos for only two mornings per week. He cried for about two months. Eight months later, he's going five days per week and barely bothers to say goodbye when we drop him off. (He only switched to five days last month.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-adjust-to-daycare#post-2584980 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:30:02 +0000 looch 2584980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son began at age 2, it took a long time. Best advice I got was to give him a job to do, to make him look forward to completing it, rather than making it about a goodbye. Things like bring a sticker to the director, put out the napkins for breakfast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-adjust-to-daycare#post-2584964 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:18:25 +0000 hummusgirl 2584964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO started around 23 months and it took a month or two for him to be happy at dropoff. Now he loves it and walks around like he owns the place. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-adjust-to-daycare#post-2584928 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 15:44:57 +0000 stargal 2584928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When did your toddler adjust to daycare? Declan (22 months) started daycare on July 1 and he BAWLS every time i drop him off. He cries randomly throughout the day (in short spurts) and by the end of the day, they usually have to bring Pierson in from the other room to comfort him. its breaking my heart. </p>