My child is going to childcare next month. Do you think it is better to start off with full day immediately or half day first before changing it to full day? Do we get to stay with them throughout for the 1st week?

From my cousin's experience, she enrolled her children in infantcare for the full day session but put them in for half day sessions at first. She noticed that her children were fussier and ate less but soon settled down within 2 weeks of school. Every child adapts differently. Some are more receptive to strangers and unfamiliar environments whereas others are really frightened of new places. You could ask the teacher if you can observe from outside the class. I think it is better to observe your child from outside to let the teachers know your child better.