To make the drop off process easier, here are some tips.  Keep a consistent routine each morning before drop off.  Let your child know that you are leaving and will be back to pick them up later. Don't stay too long when you drop them off. Lingering can make it harder and confusing for the child. Leave your child with their educator, rather than with an activity. This shows your child who their trusted person is for the day. Allow your child's educator to distract them with a toy or something interesting, without injecting your own distraction. Be aware of your emotions. Your little one is highly attuned to what their caregivers are feeling, and may absorb and copy some of your emotions. A positive disposition and upbeat face will leave your child with a sense that everything is ok.