We have a "cry pillow." It actually works well for criers in general, not just newbies. It isn't a punishment, just a safe place to go and cry your head off without driving everyone else nuts. Only one rule, you don't get up until you are DONE. If you start again, back to the cry pillow. I have had several parents adopt that strategy at home as well.

My daycare area is a big rectangle with a tiny hallway that leads to the laundry area and my bedroom. We put the cry pillow there. That way they are still in full site, and unfortunately hearing, but it is still less disruptive.

Good luck!

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