I typically expect a transition period of 2 weeks. I don't think I've had a longer one in my hdc but I know in the centres I worked at, some kids could take 1-2 months to transition.

In the centres it is easier to handle a child who isn't dealing well with transition as we could swap out of the room with a coworker. In a hdc, it is very exhausting and mentally draining to listen to a child cry nonstop with no source of escape for us! Everyone's time limit will be different depending on our personalities and depending on the child and how good/bad their transition is going. I would suggest that you put in your contract that you reserve the right to terminate if a child doesn't settle in within a reasonable time. I wouldn't put a limit on it as for some children this might be 3 weeks(as an ex. a 3 week all day everyday crier) and for others 2 months(maybe they just cry half the day for ex.)

Good luck!! We have all likely been there!! It does get better My 2 week straight all day everyday crier is now the easiest child ever!