We had a similar problem with J in the early days. He started day care at 7 months, but when he was 10 months, all the 15 mos moved up to toddlers. These were the ones he played with all the time as he was walking and talking at 10 mos and the others his age weren't. Every day he knocked on the door of toddlers wanting to go in. By law they can move them in 1 month early I think, but only if they can justify "inputed age" being 15 months (as in developmentally the same as a 15mo), but they can only have one child per centre go up on inputed age.

What J's kindy did was to let him go in to the toddler room on days when they weren't full in there (which surprisingly was often). Also they tried to challenge him with more interesting activities, and there is also mixed age group in the mornings and afternoon, so he could play with the older kids then.

I would talk to the centre about your concerns. They won't be able to move her up (it's the law!), but maybe they will let you know when she might go up (they don't automatically to the next room at 15 mos, they need a place available and also think that the child is ready). If they can guarantee a spot in toddlers at 15mos, then it's not so far away. In the meantime they might be able to challenge her some more, and there is likely to be mixed age group in the morning and afternoon also.

If they think it could be a long time before there is a spot in toddlers, maybe you need to rethink. Although personally I think a day or two of day care will be a life saver for you soon when bub arrives, and can be good for the older kid to have that time to themselves away from the baby also. Not to mention some rest time for you while you are pg.

So start by talking to them and see what they say. You can take it from there. GL.