Transition Time

[newtodaycare22]

What's a fair amount of time to allow for transitional behavior issues? I've had a new kid 2 weeks and he's had his ups and downs but if the downs keep up..I don't think this the right place for him ( I think he may need some special support for certain issues). What do you think is a good amount of time to tell the parents that we're letting him adjust-a month? They already say that they are simply looking for the best fit for him and they know that he needs extra attention with certain things. I just want to be sure I give the transition a chance before sending him away.

Thanks for opinions.

[Blackcat31]

If he comes everyday for at least 6 or more hours, I think two weeks is plenty. If you are willing and able to give him a month, that is great but I think that after two full weeks, you kind of already know if they are making progress fitting in or not.

[akpayne]

How old is he?
My daughter is painfully shy, much worse when she was younger. Before I started my DC, it took her almost a month to adjust to going to one. Everntually it turned out wonderfully and she loved it but it was a huge adjustment for her. She was 15 months at the time.