i think it all depends on the child's personality, daycare123. i had a little girl who took about three months to transition and she was still what i would consider 'high needs' for the remainder of the time that she was under my care.
i am the same, i hold and cuddle the first few days but after that it's time for the child to integrate with the group and get into the swing of things.
is it naptime or all day?