3 Year Old Starting New Daycare - NOT Going Well - Help!

I have a home daycare, and for many kids it is an adjustment to make a change, no matter what the age. A 3 year old will need time to adjust, as other moms stated, talk to the teachers. Also talk to your son, perhaps there is something else going on that you can change. Did he have a friend that he is missing from his old daycare? If so, perhaps you can arrange a playdate.Find out if there is something else bothering him, I am sure the teachers want to work with him to have him more comfortable as soon as possible.

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I'm sure you already done this, but talking to his teachers may make a big difference. If they could help him with a little more attention for the first couple weeks maybe that's all he would need. A new place with all new kids and grown ups can be scary!

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My daughter is starting preschool next week and we've been preinformed that for the first week she may "act out" if she feels like we are abandoning her. Have you talked to your son about why he's not playing and unhappy? In your shoes... I would ask my child then speak with the teacher. Transition is harder for some than others. As a child my mom moved me in the middle of the school year & away from everything/everyone I knew. Grades attitude everything changed...until my mom asked me what was going on. I told her I was unhappy about the move an we talked it out.

If after a week he's still being this way see about setting up a meeting with teacher/s.

Hope things get better and he can start enjoying school.
Good luck!!

This may not be what you want to hear, but hang in there and give it some time. Let the teachers know how he is acting at home and see if they can involve him more in the activities. It's most likely gonna take some time for him to adjust. Try to keep the rest of his routine as normal as possible. Good luck!

Hi A.,

Do you have to work? It sounds like your son is in full blown grief.

What was the reason to move him from the other day care?

Your feelings are telling you something has to change. I guess you asking what?

If you are a stay at home mom, keep him home with you, if that is possible.

Is there any family member available to care for your son?

Just trying to help. D.

My son had the same sort of reaction when switching daycare's. I spoke to his teachers and they worked to include him. It really just took a little time for him to get used to the new place and people, a week or 2 maybe. I would just stay positive with him, don't let him see you or hubby upset, anxious etc. He'll follow your cues and get accustomed.