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@Andrea- I used to be a former childcare administrator and here are some suggestions to help you and your little one.

-talk, talk, talk "enthusiastically" (if you have anxiety, your child will sense it, too.)to your LO about her new school, also take her to visit her new school a few times if they allow it. It would be helpful to your LO if she can see her where and what her new environment will be like.

-For the first week or two, depending on your child, send her to school with something from home, a picture of your family including her so that teachers can talk to her about the family pictures, help her connect with both the home and school experience will ease your child's fear/anxiety in the new environment. Also, perhaps a favorite toy to bring to school that will not distract her peers, a quiet toy of some sort that will bring your LO comfort (have her leave in her backpack). Some schools don't allow LO to bring a toy to school, so you can leave it in the car when you get to school.

-ask if the teachers can give you a courtesy call if your LO is not doing too well. At least you have an idea of what to expect when you pick up. Quality child care will do this automatically and even call you, if she is doing great.

-create a social story of your LO at her new setting. If you can take pictures of her new school that would be great. If not, have her draw it, while you provide the words. Include what she likes to do at school, what she hopes to do, making new friends, etc...You will read this book to her daily, twice a day, at night time and before dropping her off at school. You can change this story as she becomes more comfortable.

-reassure her that you will come back to her. As I have said above, what you feel, she will feel. Project positive outcome. I know it is hard on you. Sometimes it is more difficult for parents, than it is for their lo.

-Help your LO maintain relationships with her friends from daycare. Set play dates as soon as possible.

Let's hope that your LO will do great and you will not have to use any of these tips. Good luck!

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@banana- You're welcome! I'm glad you feel these tips will be of good use for you.

@Andrea- As noted by banana, your lo might just do exactly that, cry for a few days. This is what happens normally during your LO transition to a new school. She will be okay and before you know it, she might want to stay longer, not go home when you pick up. hehehe I know every child is different, but I have found that children in daycare do better (transition easier) than those who have not been in a school setting, so I think your lo might be fine.

My son cried for a few days starting the second day. After the first week, he was fine. He is one of those kids where actually talking to him about it at home made him more anxious. We just had to treat it like it was no big deal.