How Do You Transition?

[akpayne]

So far all the kids I watch have been in a daycare before, and have adjusted beautifully. Ive been lucky.
I have a little guy starting monday who at 23 months has never really been away from mom and has no experience interacting with other kids or being in a daycare setting.

Im looking for some tips on making the transition easier for him...

[Blackcat31]

Could you maybe start by asking mom about what kinds of things he likes to do. Books, cars, outside...what are his favorite things. What things does he love to eat? Maybe have a really fun activity planned that will show him how much fun he can have at daycare. But an activity that doesn't require a ton from you in case it doesn't go over well.

I dunno, I would think that just take it slow and really work on building the issue of trust with him. Let him explore the environment at a pace he feels comfortable with. I wouldn't simply just expect him to follow the rules and do what others do right off but maybe even asking the other kids to help you welcome him so he feels like the other kids are warm and openly accepting.

Kids have a funny way of dealing with new situations so it can be easy peasy or really tough....spending time with him and just taking it slow and one day at a time is really the only way to do it.

Hang in there and keep us posted on how well he adjusts.