Quote Originally Posted by Katskids View Post
Hi everyone! I have a 16 month old day care boy who screams hysterically every time the doorbell rings. He also wimpers and cries when his Mom pics him up. At drop off he is super excited to come in and holds out his arms for me to take him from Mom. I have an open concept playroom/ kitchen divided by a gate. As soon as I step over the gate ( he can see me anywhere) he cries. He even cries when I let a 3 year old out the gate to use the washroom. Does this seem excessive to anyone else? Any ideas on how to handle this? Thanks ladies!!!
I have had the very same thing happen to me. I totally agree with Playfelt...definitel y separation anxiety. The release when Mom arrives as well as the anxiety when anyone leaves the room (worried that they are also 'leaving'). Some children are not as prepared for daycare as others and subsequently do not know how to react in certain situations. Usually this phase only lasts a few weeks. In my case, it went on for over 2 months and I had to ask the family to find alternate care as the child upset the other children and the other parents were voicing their concern. Good luck...it's bound to get better.