I do a transition week for most kids, but some who are older and used to going to daycare, don't seem to need it. For the transition week, I have them come for a few hours the first day (parent can stay for first half hour or so for the first few days) then half days and then gradually full days by the end of the week. It helps the parent adjust as well as the child and I do believe in our business we have to help the parent as much as the child. If the parent feels comfortable, so will the child. I charge full day rates for this transition week as the space is filled and they are taking up a whole spot. It is simply a week to help ease parent and child into their new reality.