Hi, I am new here and have just recently opened a daycare. I have two kids of my own 1yr old and almost 3yr old. I currently have two full-time kids in my care 15mths. and almost 3yr old (3 in May).
My question is this, the 3yr old cries almost all the time and I don't know what to do. I have tried talking and comforting him but he wants nothing to do with anyone. My son and him however do have fun but that's when they have fun. He cries when he gets dropped off; tired; kid takes a toy that he wants; any kind of change; and most of the time I can't figure out why he just starts crying. He is happy however when he gets picked up and always tells his parents what a great day he had. It is starting to disturb the other kids, the 15mth old and my younger son (who are usually very happy babies) sometimes cry when they see him doing it. I have debated on letting him go but he is the age I am looking for and it is very hard to find daycare kids in my area especially when you are just starting out. He has been in my care for almost 8wks.
His dad is the one who took parental leave and has been home with dad up until now. I do find his behavior a bit better on days my husband is off/ when he is here.
Not that it matters, but he is also not potty trained and has no interest.
He has an older sister, 5yrs old, not in my care as she goes to school and they have care through her school. The mom always says Thank You when dropping him off, but the dad is quite often 10-15mins. late picking him up. I have addressed this issue so hopefully that changes! He is in my care from 8am-5:15pm at $35 per day. I normally charge $40 but had lowered it because he is my eldest sons age and that is the reason I am doing this, for my kids. However I am not sure if the stress is worth $35 anymore!, PLEASE HELP. Thank you so much.