Infants not prepeared for daycare

[torontokids]

I mention all the readiness stuff at the interview but I also email the parents one month before care (for the 12 mos olds I sign on early) and check in re: the readiness stuff. I will ask specific questions e.g. "how's Mike doing with the sippy cup?" "is he soothing himself to sleep yet?" etc. This has helped tremendously and has helped parents I think feel connected to me and to the daycare before their child starts.

[bright sparks]

So my little one got up from nap screaming....hasn't stopped. Won't be held, won't eat, no water, no bottle. Only thing that gets her to be quiet is placing her in a playpen. She gets angry if I put toys in with her throwing and crying. Gets mad if any of the kids even look at her. If I talk it sets her off. Jeez let's hope there is some improvement over the next week otherwise I don't know what....

This is a great example of how a child having zero socialization for the first year of their life can be a major issue in group care.

[Fun&care]

That sounds rough brightsparks! I don't think I've ever had one that bad, I hope she comes around soon. Just emphasizes how important socialization really is! I so wish parents would realize this. So many parents drop their kids off at daycare at the 12 month mark and hope the kid adjusts.