New Child Who Cries ALL Day

[sarahtheresa02]

I am used to the sometimes difficult transition from mom/dad to provider for some children. I worked in a child care center for many years before starting my own in home daycare. Every child I have in my home arrives without incident, happy to see me and the other kids & eager to play.

With the exception of one boy. T started care last week. He is here Wed-Fri from 0830-1630. This is his 3rd week. When his mom drops him off he cries. Normal? Yes. However, he cries all day long unless I hold him. Obviously being that I have many other children in my care I can not hold him all day long. I do give him about 20 minutes or so of my attention as soon as he arrives to help him calm down. This does not work. He sits on the couch with his binky and blanket and cries/screams. If anyone looks at him it gets worse. He wont eat at all and only stops when I put him down for his nap.

I am a very patient person but I dont know how much more I can take. It wears on the other children also. At times they all get shorter naps due to the crying. Which in turn helps no one. I want to be able to help him adjust but how long should this go on. I have never had this problem.

Advise please??? I am losing my mind here.