Interview Frustrations! What do you all do?

[5 Little Monkeys]

I have yet to have a short interview! Mine also last typically 1-2 hours but I do mine inside of daycare hours so that I can see how their child interacts with the children I currently have. I actually tell the parents that an interview is about 30 minutes but none leave in that time frame lol. I also send out my contract ahead of time. I have found it really helps and have had people not set up an interview because of my fee and have told me they are going with a cheaper daycare. Twice I have had parents come back and say they want on my waiting list, the cheaper daycare didn't work out. Both times the spot had already been filled so they were out of luck.

Try not to get frustrated and schedule the interviews for when you plenty of time so you are not stressed about it running late. Remember that word of mouth is the best advertising so even though they may not choose you, they may tell friends or family about you.

Also, try to put yourself in their shoes. Leaving a child at daycare must be tough for anyone but I would think choosing a hdcp is even worse because you have no idea what they are doing when you are not there. They have to depend on their child to let them know if they like it here or not and if they are being cared for adequately. I know for myself, I would be nervous so I try to put the parent's mind at ease and let them know that they can trust me with their little one.