Interviews are evenings. That way often both parents can come. I want their first visit to be on my terms in the sense of I have control. With the daycare kids we all know they will not perform at their best with strangers around. It is disruptive to our routine and until I am comfortable with them I don't want strangers around the kids for safety reasons. Once a parent has decided to go with me or has narrowed it down I will allow a daytime visit. We do it first thing in the morning and they "just play" - I do not perform for the parent if you know what I mean. It gives me a chance to chat with the mom about what they are seeing and gives me a chance to see how the child interacts with the other kids in the group.