My DD started when she was 15 months old & was going 5 days a week at that stage as I was a single mum & going to tafe full time. Looks like mine is the only one here so far that screamed & screamed for the first few weeks when I dropped her off. The carers assured me it was normal & the best thing to do is to say bye & reassure DD I'd be back soon to pick her up then leave straight away, don't drag it out.

After about 3 or so weeks there were no more tears & haven't been since.

I'm now back with my hubby & she is going to a different daycare 2 days a week, she's been going to this one for a year now & loves it.

It was only the initial weeks that were hard (harder for me than her because she stopped crying within 5-10 mins after me dropping her off, I was feeling guilty all day & would call the centre in my breaks to find out how she was doing LOL) I even thought about dropping my course & staying home with her because I hated seeing her cry but I'm so glad I gave her the time to settle in as not only does she absolutely LOVE daycare but I also NEED the 2 days a week for myself (& the housework LOL)

She is always talking about kindy & has made some great friends. I think it's great for kids to attend daycare if possible.

I hope my story of how DD started off with crying etc hasn't put you off. Apparently it's normal, all of my friends kids went through it aswell, obvioulsy some took longer than others to adjust & it also depends on the age I think, I know DD was very clingy to me when I started sending her so I think that made it harder than if it was perhaps 6 months earlier or 6 months later??? I just wanted you to know if your little one does cry for the first week or so that you're not alone & it is quite common, although seeing all the other posts in here you wouldn't think so LOL Others here must have been the lucky percent whose children adjust to big changes easily.

Good luck, I hope you're in the percent mentioned above (easily adjust) & I know your little one will absolutely LOVE it (even if it does take a while).