Jess - I also started Maggie of in Childcare at about 12 months, only one day a week though. She only started off at a few hours, before building up to 7 hours a day. She seems to be going well, she has attached herself to 2 of the carers and is fine so long as one of them are in the room. Annoying for them at times. Some days she will still cry every time the door closes, regardless of who is going though it.

She actually settled herself for the first time last week and did not cry when I dropped her off. So it does get better. I think what is helping is that I drop her off about the time of morning tea, so she gets there and is straight into food. Are you able to adjust your drop off time to fit with something that your DD enjoys?

BTW I also co-sleep and breastfeed to sleep, so it is amazing that she settle herself to sleep, pity she wont do it for me.

I understand your pain, it is a hard thing to do. Hopefully the dummy and teddy work for her. Good Luck