I have the Mom & the child visit for an hour or two close to the day the child is going to start at no charge. But then I like to start the child full days and only allow the parent to stay for about 1/2 an hour maximum or the baby gets really upset. It's so wonderful to have a contented child come into the daycare and be happy from the first day. Right now I'm going through the opposit, a little guy who is a real screamer!