Kids starting daycare

My husband and I opened a second store in November and I had to go back to work to run one of the stores at that point. My youngest (I have 7 kids 18,15,14,10,5,2 and 1) came to work with me everyday because he was breastfed and refused bottles. It wasn't bad but became too much! My 14yo daughter was watching the 2yo this whole time as well and her homeschooling started to suffer. So we decided it was time for daycare for the 2. I have never used daycare before and I am honestly nervous as In my 18 years of being a mom I've never used a daycare! I'm also at a loss of what all I should bring? It's an at home daycare. I do know the lady watching them so that helps. Did yall leave the child a full day the first time? Were your kids crying and inconsolable the whole time? How long did the crying last if not? Did you bring any of the special toys they love? I'm sure there's more questions I have but I can't think at this moment any help is greatly appreciated!

This is Parker the 1yo

Daxten with his glorious curls is 2 1/2