First time transitioning a 12 month old to care

[KingstonMom]

I agree with previous poster. Lay him down and do not go back in until quiet time is over. He may not sleep the first couple weeks, It also doesn't help that mom has a bottle to lay him down with, which is a HORRIBLE habit btw. Please do not do this in your daycare, it is bad on so many levels.

But yes, if you keep going in to re-assure him then you will never get a break at naptime.
Is he in a space where he can cry and not disturb the other rest time?

At 12 months, some moms feel that they are ready to drop the morning nap, but that may not be the case at your house, it is very stimulating and on full days, see if him having a quick morning nap and then a longer afternoon nap works better for him.

For playtime, make sure you are always within sight on right beside you or in your lap on the floor if possible. he may be very scared of the new place and needs reassurance that you are a safe person lol. give it a week or two of always being there during playtime etc. Also you can set up a playpen where he can watch the others play, he may be intimidated by them and just prefer a safe spot where he can watch before venturing on his own.