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[quote=Anonymous]The kindergarden transition for us was HUGE. My daughter came from a pre-K that napped, and there were no naps in kindergarden, so she was exhausted on top of everything else. 
SHe knew no one well (we attended the playdates, but she clung to my leg and refused to play with anyone). Her first friends were in aftercare. 
I agree with the previous poster who suggested packing her lunch. Once we stopped buying lunch (which I thought she'd like as a "grown up" activity) she had more time to socialize. The hot lunches were awful, too (not the schools' fault--they outsource the hot lunches to another company). 
It took us a few weeks to settle in, and my daughter, too, had spend years in all-day daycares, since I work full-time. I think the Kindergarden teachers know how huge the step is, and for the first few weeks (it took us about 2 months--SORRY) they just keep the kids alive, and send them home. 
Good luck, OP. We've been there, done that--it does get better, and you can see the growth in the child's social skills and independence. 
Hugs to you and to your child![/quote]

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