{"id":1036,"date":"2023-12-09T20:10:29","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T20:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/childrensacademylouisville.com\/?p=1036"},"modified":"2023-11-18T20:18:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T20:18:53","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-toddler-to-like-daycare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childrensacademylouisville.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-toddler-to-like-daycare\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take for a Toddler to Like Daycare?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Daycare dropoff is an adjustment for both parents and children. Oftentimes, the parents are more anxious about dropoff than the children, but once children know that daycare means separation from the parent, there may be meltdowns that tug at heartstrings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If your child has a hard time at dropoff, you might be wondering how long it will take your toddler or child to like daycare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is children quickly adapt to changes in their routine and learn to love daycare, even if they don\u2019t like it at first.<\/span><\/p>\n

Infant<\/span><\/h3>\n

Children under 12 months take a very short time to adapt to daycare. They are still learning about the people and places around them, so they are malleable to caretakers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s often harder for parents than babies at this age to be separated! But, once you see your baby enjoying daycare, it gets easier to leave your baby with their caregiver.<\/span><\/p>\n

Toddler<\/span><\/h3>\n

Children between one and three years of age know more about their environment and daily routine. Dropoff at this age can be confusing for children and sobering for parents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a great deal of variability in how long it takes a toddler to like daycare and not have meltdowns at dropoff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n