One day or two for 14 month old in daycare

[Spring Angel]

BekZ: DS does two days a week at the moment because I work part-time and he loves it. He is talking much more and his ability to play and share with other kids astounds me. A very wise woman told me is is better to have a child in daycare a few days and a present engaged mother than an overtired exhausted mother full-time.

The guilt sucks but I reckon give it a go and see how you both go.

Lv Spring

[luna moth]

I'll go against the grain and say go with one day, and don't feel like settling in is an issue. It's really not that big a deal, one day vs two days. If you're happy to take it gradually, starting with one hour, then three, then maybe more depending how long she lasts, then it is most likely she will settle in.
From my experience, I've found that it's how parents and staff handle the first few weeks that affects how they settle, far more than how many days they are in for.

[Ambah]

I'm due to start my 12 month old DD in daycare next week, as I'm going back to PT uni in a couple of weeks.
I can fit all of my subjects on the one day that she is in care... but it will be a long day for her.
The daycare recommended I put her in for 2 days (they actually have a 2 days minimum) but I just can't bear to put her in for another day, so they have agreed to let her attend the 1 day per week for now.
Who knows how this will go, and maybe in a few weeks I'll be ringing up to book that 2nd day... but I just thought I'd share with you that I know how you are feeling!
Hope all goes well and she settles in really easily.

[BekZ]

Thanks Ambah, wishing you all the best too.

[BekZ]

[QUOTE=Spring Angel;1652271]BekZ: DS does two days a week at the moment because I work part-time and he loves it. He is talking much more and his ability to play and share with other kids astounds me. A very wise woman told me is is better to have a child in daycare a few days and a present engaged mother than an overtired exhausted mother full-time.

Totally agree Spring.

Snuggle - It is so true that a child settles best if the parents and carers handle the situation with care. The daycare I use is very good and I thoroughly trust their abilities.