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Blackcat31 02:26 PM 09-07-2011
What do her parents say is her bedtime routine at home? If she is being rocked to sleep, they need to start supporting the fact that their dd is now in group care and will need to learn a few new skills...one of them being able to put her self to sleep. If they say she goes to bed no problem at home, discuss with them the issues you are having at daycare and see what they say.

It could be something simple such as missing a favorite toy or blanket. Maybe the noise level is too quiet or too loud? Maybe she is used to complete darkness or white noise? Environment is very important in the early years and really impacts kids more than we think.

It may become necessary to either let her CIO, or to let her go if you are not able to meet her needs. It isn't a reflection on you, it is simply a matter of making sure each child gets whatever it is that they need and this little one may need one to one care.

If you do go the CIO route, I would make sure the parents are on board and I would take comfort in the fact that most kids who have to CIO, do get better and after a bit of consistent nap routines, the crying does get less and less until they become great sleepers. It is hard work and it can be draining but if you set a time limit on how long you are willing to let her cry (each day and overall) until you see progress, you should be just fine.
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