It can be really rough to make the adjustment all at once. Not just for her but for you as the parent. More than likely, policies will vary and you'll need time to make adjustments to that. The difference is pretty big between how a daycare center runs versus how a home daycare runs. I would start out with a day a week so that everyone can get adjusted. You may also want to keep on good terms with your current provider so that if a center isn't working out, then your child will have a familiar place to come back to. I wish you the best of luck with the transition