My 2 Year Old Daughter Does Not Want to Go to Daycare

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Q. My 2 year old daughter (almost 3) started daycare a couple of months ago She was normally a spirited cheerful happy child.

But a few days ago she stated crying after daycare. She cried every day and now she does not want to go back. She says she wants to stay with momma. I talked to the daycare people and they said that when she cries no strategy works.

I explained to her that I have to go to work but she cries and can't be consoled. Our pediatrician said she will get over it, but I feel bad.


A. If you are driving around and a red warning light comes on in your car's dashboard (such as a red warning light to check brakes), do you ignore it or do you do something about it?

Something is going wrong at the daycare. Trust your gut. Trust your conscience. Protect your daughter. Take her out immediately. Be with her. Keep her home with you.

If you absolutely cannot keep her home, then leave her with a trusted family member (like a grandma or aunt).

If no other option is available, take a couple of days from work, be with your daughter, and find another daycare.

Better safe now than sorry forever.

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