2 year old playgroup worries

[lyssie29]

DD was 2 in October and had her first morning at playgroup. ONCE she realised I wasnt there she got really upset and I had to go and pick her up. The playgroup said to do an hour a day until she settles but is there anything I can do to help her? Was anyone elses child upset and how long did it take for them to get used to it?

[InDubiousBattle]

Is it like pre school? So she will be doing 3 hour sessions every day? Ds went off to pre school very easily at 2 but after a while we had a few tears at drop off. I was just very enthusiastic about him going, didn't linger too long at drop off (quick kiss and then off)and was very clear about when I was going to come back. He got over it very quickly. I think they're right to say to do an hour or so a day u til he settles.