My mum was a daycarer for many years and we often had children come in for a few hours a week. It did take them time to adjust but in the end they all loved it. yes there were tears but as soon as the car was at the end of the street they were usually distracted and happily playing. My advice though is don't just have it once a week if you can, maybe two mornings a week (say Tuesday and Thursday)? This gets a routine happening otherwise a week is a long time and it does take longer for them to adjust to being left. Definately try playgroups too.

I am already thinking about childcare (Family day care) for my bub at about 8months. I feel horrible doing so but recognise that I will need a break at some stage and we will be running a business, no family support around. I will be working back in the business as soon as I feel able after bub, plan on taking it in and sticking it under a desk. After about 8 months I don't think I will be able to do this as bub will be more mobile and is not fair. Plus it gives bub a chance to socialise without me being there to 'supervise', hopefully bub will learn to be more independent and that it is ok to be left. Of course I haven't had bub yet, all this could change.