I can agree with that to a point Momof4, but really, a 1 yr old is just that, a baby. It's pretty tough for them to 'get' the tough lessons at that age. Sure, they have to learn that screaming and crying for no reason isn't going to win any favours, but I'm not entirely sure it's favours they're looking for. To them, the way I see it anyway, they're thrown into a new situation, they're utterly terrified and with someone they don't know they can trust. I have found it much easier on all of us to really work with that one child when possible to make him/her comfortable and help them understand that they're loved, safe and in a place where their needs will be tended to, rather than having to 'suck it up and learn to cope'. He will learn to cope once he's developed a bond with his provider. That has been my experience after working in my own daycare for 11 yrs and in daycare centres and preschools. To the little guy screaming, he's not doing it for no reason. He's doing it for a very good reason in his mind. Granted, he's not really got a good point of reference due to lack of experience, but that's where we can help. The little guy I mentioned is also part time (Mon, Wed, Fri). Now, just a month in, you'd think he'd been coming here since birth. I have another little girl for Tues, Thurs who had been in her grandparents' care. I found her 'thing' and she's now totally fine as well. These 2, along with one more, are all new kids as I've just relocated my business, so I think the results speak for themselves. Once the kids have that trust and bond, THEN they can start learning about not screaming all the time....though it's not an issue by this point. The little girl took 1 month to break in, the boy took 2 weeks. It does take more work, yes, but the reward at the end is a child that adores you and comes in happy because of that, rather than feeling that they have to keep it together. I know it's a different method, but I've really found it successful over the years....even when doing placements in college. Think about your feelings when you walk into a situation that's way out of your comfort zone. While we can usually keep it together, our feelings of anxiety are still there. Often, someone showing that they care about you as an individual is all it takes to abate those feelings and put us on the right track...you know? It's just easier on everyone and the parents see the bond, thereby making them appreciate the provider more. It's win win really. Now this isn't to say it will definitely work with every child as some are infinitely more challenging than others. But thus far, in my varied experience, this has been the most successful for me.