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We did a transition week (my daycare actually offered it for free). The first day the two of us went and stayed for about two hours, played, watched the routines, and had lunch. The second day we dropped him off for an hour of just playtime. Third day was two hours over lunch, then a half day including a nap for the last two days, before starting full time the following week. There were still tears at drop off for a while, but at least that allowed him to get used to it, observe the routines, and understand that I was always coming back.

No real advice because it will be hard. But it does get better and sometimes bad again. But what they learn is awesome. Be strong, mama!

Oh, I feel you. We started our son in daycare at the age of 2, and we had a LOOOONG transition, like months. First, he went in the morning. Then, he began staying for lunch. Then he began staying for the afternoon nap. Then, he began staying for the afternoon play time. It tooks months, and he cried at drop off every single day. Crying is a stress reliever for my son, even at the age of 5, so once I realized that, I calmed down.

I agree with @Mamasig, sometimes it will get better, sometimes it won't. And it is no fault of yours.

L went back at 1. It was a little hard at first, but he really did get the hang of it quickly. We didn't really have a choice so he kind of had to adapt. They also sense your moods. Don't make it out to be a big deal and hopefully they'll feel the same way. Good Luck!