Hi,

My son has attended daycare from 18 mopnths old.

I have found that it has had no negative affects on him at all. He happily runs off now waving goodbye.

Initially he probably cried from the first week or so, but once he was used to the carers was more than happy to go to them.

He has been a chatterbox right from the start, so I dont think it has influenced his speech, but it has influenced his ability to interact with others, to make decisions for himself (sometimes good, sometimes bad!), to be independent and to have fun! He comes home with great stories of the days activities!

Hope this helps!

Lisa