If you're looking for infant care, keep in mind that most daycare facilities with infant programs accept babies as young as 6 weeks.

2 years old: A child this age will take two to three weeks to adjust to drop off. 3 years old: Children switching daycares may only take a day or two to adjust, but a child who has never been in daycare before may take up to a month to feel comfortable at drop-off.

Child care is very stimulating. At the end of the day, your child will probably be tired and need recovery time at home. This might mean an earlier bedtime, longer naps or quiet play in a familiar environment. Now that you have less time with your child, you'll want to make the most of the time you do have together.