{"id":9476,"date":"2026-02-20T10:04:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stadtkueken.de\/how-to-make-the-transition-to-daycare-a-success-tips-for-parents-and-children\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T07:58:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T07:58:19","slug":"how-to-make-the-transition-to-daycare-a-success-tips-for-parents-and-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stadtkueken.de\/en\/how-to-make-the-transition-to-daycare-a-success-tips-for-parents-and-children\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Transition to Daycare a Success (Tips for Parents and Children)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Starting daycare is a big step\u2014for you and your child. With good preparation and a proven transition model (e.g., the Berlin or Munich model), you can help your child navigate this phase gently. Typically, the <\/span>settling-in period<\/b> lasts about 2\u20134 weeks, during which you and your child build trust with the teachers. Studies show that children who <\/span>started<\/span><\/i> a gentle transition into daycare were sick significantly longer during the first six months and exhibited noticeably more anxious behavior. Loving support from you and the childcare staff, on the other hand, fosters a secure attachment. A good daycare center actively involves you in the process, discusses progress and setbacks, and thus helps everyone experience this transition in a positive way.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Settling-in Models: The Berlin Model vs. the Munich Model\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are various models for how the transition to daycare can take place. The best-known is the <\/span>Berlin Settling-In Model<\/b>. In this model, a familiar caregiver (e.g., Mom or Dad) stays in the group room for a few hours at a time during the initial phase. After an initial phase of about three days <\/span>initial phase<\/span><\/i> (during which parents are passively present), the first brief separation attempt takes place on the fourth day. Depending on the child\u2019s reaction, the separation time is then gradually extended. Eventually, the teachers gently take on more and more caregiving responsibilities until, after about 2\u20134 weeks, the child is at the center without their parents.<\/span><\/p>

In the <\/span>the Munich Settling-In Model<\/b> , your child takes center stage as a capable participant. Here, too, there are defined phases: preparation, getting to know the environment, and building security and trust. During the getting-to-know-you phase, your child visits the daycare center with you to familiarize themselves with the daily routine at a relaxed pace. Only then do the first brief separation attempts take place, and the teachers<\/span>gradually take over care, always in close consultation with you. Both models aim to provide your child with as much security and closeness as possible until they<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Stages of Adjustment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Phase<\/th>Berliner Modell<\/th>M\u00fcnchner Modell<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Vorbereitung<\/td>Elterninfo & Kennenlerngespr\u00e4che, erste Kita-Besuche<\/td>Kita besuchen, Raum & Erzieher*innen kennenlernen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grundphase \/ Kennenlernen<\/td>3 Tage: Eltern bleiben passiv dabei, pflegerische Aufgaben \u00fcbernehmen<\/td>Gemeinsame Besuche mit Eltern; Kind erkundet behutsam die Kita<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Erster Trennungsversuch \/ Sicherheitsphase<\/td>4. Tag: erste kurze Trennung (z.B. 30 Min), Beobachtung der Reaktion<\/td>Erste kurze Trennung: Kind lernt, dass die Erzieher*in f\u00fcr es da ist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stabilisierungsphase \/ Vertrauensphase<\/td>Trennungszeit wird verl\u00e4ngert (bis 1-2 Std.), Erzieher*innen \u00fcbernehmen Wickeln\/F\u00fcttern<\/td>Erzieher*innen \u00fcbernehmen Schritt f\u00fcr Schritt alle Pflegeaufgaben, Eltern ziehen sich zur\u00fcck<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Schlussphase \/ Auswertung<\/td>Nach ca. 2-4 Wochen erfolgt der komplette Abschied der Eltern<\/td>Abschlussgespr\u00e4ch: Erzieher*innen berichten, Kind ist in Gruppe integriert<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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How long does the adjustment period last?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • 2\u20134 weeks<\/b> is standard. In a survey, 44% of institutions reported 3\u20134 weeks, and 42% reported exactly 2 weeks.<\/span>

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  • Generally speaking, the adjustment period <\/span>depends on the child<\/b>: Children with a secure attachment often feel at ease after just two weeks. Children who are very sensitive or vulnerable (e.g., under two years of age) may need more time.<\/span>

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  • External factors also play a role: Longer care hours (more hours per day) or additional stressors (e.g., illness) can prolong the adjustment period. A daycare director from Hamburg therefore usually recommends planning for 4 weeks\u2014and in the case of illness, it can even take 6 weeks. <\/span>

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    It\u2019s important not to rush things. \u201cThe more relaxed the parents are about it, the more relaxed the children will be, too.\u201d Trust that your child is allowed to go at their own pace. <\/span>
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    How can you prepare your child?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Careful preparation helps many children (and parents) overcome their fears:<\/span><\/p>

    • Practicing Separation Situations<\/b>: Gradually get your child used to being alone (e.g., with a babysitter or in a playgroup). Daycare director Schr\u00f6der advises: For children under three, it really helps to prepare them by <\/span>getting to know a babysitter<\/b> or <\/span>playing regularly without parents<\/b> .<\/span>

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    • Books & Conversations<\/b>: Read picture books about starting daycare or preschool. Talk about the new adventures and answer all your child\u2019s questions. This will help build excitement and ease any fears.<\/span>

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    • Introductory Visit<\/b>: Take advantage of the open houses or short visit arrangements that are often offered. If your child gets to know the group room, the toys, and the teachers in a relaxed way while you\u2019re there, many things will feel more familiar to them when they come later on without you.<\/span>

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    • Shared Routines<\/b>: Start gradually restructuring your daily routine ahead of time. Have your slippers ready, and practice <\/span>arriving on time<\/b> or a little goodbye ritual at home. A consistent daily routine provides a sense of security.<\/span>

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    • Comfort Items<\/b>: Give your child a personal item (e.g., a comfort blanket or favorite toy). The familiar scent and a cozy stuffed animal can provide comfort even in a new environment.<\/span>

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    • Fill out the parent information form<\/b>: Tell the teachers as much as you can about your child: eating and sleeping habits, favorite routines, fears, and the words they use to describe things (e.g., \u201cG\u00fcll\u201d for \u201cthirst\u201d). This will help the team best adapt to your child\u2019s needs.<\/span>

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      Stay as calm and positive as possible before and during the adjustment period <\/span>calm and positive<\/b>. You are your child\u2019s most important source of support. As one teacher explains: When your child sees that you trust the teachers, that trust rubs off on them\u2014and then saying goodbye is often easier.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Separation Anxiety & Difficult Adjustment\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      It’s normal for your child to cry when you say goodbye or to cling to you. Tears <\/span>don\u2019t mean that everything is going wrong<\/b>; on the contrary, they\u2019re a sign of healthy attachment. Many children simply need a little time during the first few days to settle in. Despite the tears, maintain a loving but firm routine: Say goodbye, stay positive, and slowly step back. This will help your child feel that you\u2019 <\/span>\u2019ll still be there<\/b>, even when you\u2019re gone. Lieselotte Ahnert, a developmental psychologist, emphasizes that a good daycare center involves parents in the process: Progress and challenges are discussed regularly so that parents feel reassured.<\/span><\/p>

      Sometimes, however, the adjustment period doesn\u2019t go smoothly. If your child reacts with a lot of anxiety or if you\u2019ve been stuck in this phase for weeks, be sure to discuss this with the daycare team. There are various strategies: Some centers very gradually extend the separation time or temporarily switch the primary caregiver. It\u2019s important that you, as parents, stay calm. As one daycare director advises: Explain to your child that other children go through similar experiences and that this phase will pass. At home, you can also provide reassurance afterward by talking with your child about their experiences (without pressuring them) and showing understanding. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      In rare cases, the adjustment period ends prematurely in a full-blown crisis. Then there is a <\/span>Plan B<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>

      • Alternative Child Care<\/b>: Check to see if a qualified child care provider or trusted family members (grandparents) can temporarily take over. Many children often find it easier to adjust when they already know the caregiver.<\/span>

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      • Extending Parental Leave<\/b>: If no other solution works, a short extension of parental leave may help. Some children go to bed or to daycare after a \u201cgrace period\u201d (e.g., a few weeks later) and then adjust much more easily.<\/span>

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      • Wait and try again<\/b>: In particular, <\/span>toddlers under 3<\/span><\/i> tend to adjust more successfully to daycare after their third birthday. Experts have observed that many children suddenly have no trouble staying at daycare after their third birthday\u2014simply because they\u2019re a little further along in their development.<\/span>

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        Even if it’s hard, don’t give up. A teacher reassures us: <\/span>\u201cEvery child is suited for daycare and will feel comfortable there sooner or later.\u201d<\/span><\/i>. With patience, your trust, and the support of the teachers, your child will make the transition.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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        An Overview of Child-Friendly Adjustment\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        • Duration:<\/b> Plan for 2\u20134 weeks\u2014longer if necessary (e.g., in case of illness).<\/span>

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        • Steps:<\/b> Parent Information & Getting Acquainted \u2192 Initial Phase \u2192 Gradual Separations \u2192 Stabilization Phase \u2192 Completion. (See table above.)<\/span>

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        • Parental Behavior:<\/b> Stay as relaxed as possible. Your child senses your mood\u2014 <\/span>the calmer you are, the calmer your child will be<\/span><\/i>.<\/span>

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        • Preparing Children:<\/b> Read books, visit the daycare center together, and practice short separations (playgroup, babysitter).<\/span>

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        • Building Trust:<\/b> Give the child time to bring a favorite item and plenty of physical contact at the beginning. Talk openly with the teachers\u2014they are your allies in this process.<\/span>

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        • When fears run high:<\/b> Crying is normal. Show understanding, but stick to your rules. A good daycare group responds with empathy, provides a sense of security, and always involves you as a parent.<\/span>

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        • In an emergency:<\/b> Talk to the management and work together to find solutions (more flexible hours, a different caregiver, a childminder, etc.).<\/span>

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          The most important thing is that your child feels that <\/span>you trust them<\/b>. As one expert explains: When your child notices that you trust the teacher, that trust is transferred to them. This turns the separation phase into a step that is marked by love and trust.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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