Really wondering if new child is ever going to stop crying :(

[Sassygirl]

I think that seems to be a common thing nowadays - difficulty transitioning new ones.
There seems to be a thread quite often. I really don't know what is happening to these little ones. It seems like all kinds of habits are being created, suggestions not being taken, and if the parents aren't willing to work with you on the transition period the provider ends up terming.
I have had all my kiddos in the past year of business start 11-12 months of age. Some did great with no issues from the get go - parents followed my list of suggestions and were willing to work with me - others not so much, have had to term 1 family and came close to terming another before she got better at the 3 week point.
I have also become quite aware of the red flags to look out for at interviews that tell me that transition will be an issue. One is if time isn't consistent here and if Grandma is sharing in the care. I have one guy who has been with me since last Feb part time me, part time Grandma. He STILL cries when he can't see me, STILL won't wait his turn or share, STILL doesn't handle moving onto the next task (lunch, tidy up, etc) and melts down. He will be going once I start mat leave as I will only be keeping my FTimers. His parents know these issues and are wonderful, however, cannot afford to pay me FT so that is why Grandma shares in the childcare - shes free.
Bottom line, I typically give things a full month. I let the child do their own thing the first 2 weeks (sleep schedule, eating, etc) then give a check in with the parents. I try and implement our routine at the 2 week point and if there is NO improvement within the month long point, I term.
There MUST be consistency from home and daycare in this period and if there is NO consistency its not going to work.
Good luck to you! You know what you and your daycare can handle. You don't want this transition affecting the others in your care too much. Parents may complain too.

[Daycare123]

How long do you give it? Am I being unrealistic?