Aww, that's so hard
No reason you can't do half days to start with and give him a chance to settle in.
Two things I'd suggest. Before starting DS at daycare I went with him for a few hours in the morning 1-2 a week to give him a chance to get used to it with me nearby.
The other thing is if you're leaving, leave right away. It's hard (worse for you even) but better for them in the long run. You say goodbye and go and they learn that it's ok, you will come back.
All the best - it's good that he's keen.
Does he have a little comfort toy he can take along for nap time? But, yeah in the meantime, half days might be the way to go until he gets used to the carers, etc. My DD did one day a week from 20 months on, she settled in well, but the first few times, I went through a range of emotions, tears, guilt, etc. He will get there hun, it just takes time for him to build up to feeling comfortable especially around naptime. Good luck with it all. x
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