From A Preschool Teacher: The Do’s And (Please) Don’ts Of Dropping Off Your Kid How can parents deal with a child who cries at school or daycare drop-off? ​ Leave. I am a preschool teacher who deals with tearful separation professionally, and I can assure you that, in most cases, the amount of time your child spends in tears is directly proportional to the amount of time you spend lingering. I know it is difficult for parents to leave their child in tears, but if the separati