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[quote=Anonymous]Recently moved to a new area with our almost 16 month old. She has been in a small, inhome daycare since 12 weeks. Class size was about 8 infants and about 2 months ago started slowly transitioning to toddler room with 12 kids.

Since our move, we had to switch daycares to a small center. Class size is still about 12 kids ranging from 15 months to 24 months. Loved this place during the tour, seemed like everyone was very friendly and accommodating. Except now that we are in the center, they are not. I'm trying to gauge here if our issues will work itself out in time or if its a bad fit.

We're on day 3 of the new switch and there are massive tears on drop off and pick up (to be expected). What I don't like though is the feedback the main teacher is providing me.

Is it reasonable to expect a 16 month old to walk 2-4 blocks on a rope along with the other kids to the park? Their main issue is that a block or two into the walk DD starts to cry and wants to be picked up. While I'm sure it's an inconvenience to stop and comfort her, they mention this "problem" at pick up and drop off every day this week and ask us if we walk with her at home. (????) At her previous daycare they did a combo of stroller walks and walking so this has never been an issue.

They also have a strict no bottle, no sippy cup policy in the 15- 24 month room. Previously DD was getting sippys and now is just getting dixie cups of milk at meal time and is expected, if she is thirsty, to walk over to the water fountain. The teacher has also mentioned that she is struggling with this transition and "making a mess" at meal time.

I know transitions especially at this age will take some adjusting but what's your opinion on this center? Are these rules typical of a small center? My gut says they are expecting too much from a 16 month old, especially being new, but I also want to understand from their viewpoint as well in case I'm being overly sensitive.

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