Just out of curiousity, how do you like to do your interviews when a spot opens up?

I used to make appointments with all that were interested and than decide between the ones that wanted the spot. However, I was finding that most parents wanted the spot so I was having to contact the others and say that I had filled the spot with another child. I know it's part of the job but I feel terrible telling a parent that I chose someone else over them. (I did not feel guilty for choosing a particular child though, just felt bad for those that would have to continue on their dc search) I have had parents beg me to accept their child and it's not fun having to keep saying no. Quality dc is hard to come by and I feel for these parents!

So now what I do is, make an appointment and meet with one family at a time. If I get a good feeling about them I offer the spot. I give them 2 days to think about it and if they accept, great! If not or if I do not think they will fit in well, I make another appt with the next family I think might fit in.

For me, this has worked out well and I no longer waste time meeting with 5+ families for one spot.