Quick tour of the areas of the house that the kids will be in, primarily. I don't show them my bedroom (I am weirdly uncomfortable with people being in my bedroom, lol) even though it's possible the child could be sleeping in there. I will show them the playpen that will be used, if need be. During this we are chatting, and honestly, this is where I get most of my info about the family. I watch the kids, the parents, how they interact and how the children behave in my home to start with.
We have a seat, at either the kitchen table or my front room, and I skim through a version of my parent handbook, that has little notes and reminders in the margins. I offer them the chance to ask me any questions, answer them, thank them for their time and let them know that I have a few more families to sit down with (even if I don't, because this gives me an "out") and that I hope to hear from them soon.
They do not receive paperwork or documents to take home. If we go ahead with care, I tape a package to my door for them to pick up and bring back to me (with monies) BEFORE care starts.
I am interviewing them as much as they are interviewing me, as we are entering into a very delicate relationship!!
Good luck filling those spots, Samantha!!!