First interview is always at night when they can have a good look at the daycare, think about their questions for me, I can watch them interact with their child and also have special time to get to briefly know their child. I can also explain the daycare in more detail. I also take this time to go over my contract and make sure they are in agreement. If not we are done. If they are in agreement we have the tour of the home and meet my husband. We chat as this gives time for them to get to know me personally and me them. It only takes app. 45 min. for all of us. Then if they want (usually not) they can come during the morning only for 30 min. to see how I run the daycare and interact with the kids. They all seem to understand my reasons for doing it this way. If the child is to be f.t. they start at three days a week for two weeks. Usually a MOnday Wednesday Friday. I've always and forever done it this way and stick to my guns if anyone balks!