She Did Great the First 3 Weeks But.....

J.,
This does sound normal. I think being on vacation she did get use to you being around, plus I'm sure she had a lot of fun on vacation. I have a 25 month old, but he's NEVER liked being left anywhere without me. He stays home with his daddy while I work, so if it's not one of us watching him, then he throws a fit. My mom has watched him a few times, but he fusses for her, not all the time, but through out the time we are gone. My husband says Mondays are always bad on him too, because we are together all weekend, then Mommy is gone. He knows I'm coming back, but I think it's just a close attachment.
Just down deep enjoy the closeness she wants to have, I have a 13 year old and I would give anything for her to spend some time with me.
I would just keep telling her you will be back. They do understand, she might not like it, but she does understand. Give it some time, she'll be back to herself.
Good luck,

Sounds completely normal to me. She got use to all that mommy time during vacation and now it is time to get back to normal. Both my girls did that.
Even after winter vacations where they had time off from school.
Hang in there!

I don't know Patty W, but we must be kindred spirits! Her advice is exactly what I would have given. S. W.

It's been awhile since I have had one so little! first, do your best not to leave with anxiety written all over YOU! I assume you believe she is in a safe environment, so leave quickly once you drop her off. Does she have a playmate there? Maybe you can get together with another mom and child from MDO so your daughter has a familiar pal. Is there a special teddy bear or something you can send with your daughter? How many days a week do you leave her? If it is only one, maybe you can step it up so there isn't so much time between visits.
If it continues to be a problem maybe she needs to mature a few more months. Try finding a friend you can trade off with. She keeps your daughter, you keep her child, etc... That way you could save $ too!
Good Luck!