It's amazing how much I learn from this site. As a parent with children in daycare, I did everything that these parents have requested (minus the questionnaire). But, it almost seems to be the norm to do so where I am since all of my friends do it too. No one ever questions it. And actually, looking back, many providers recommended these visits themselves as they wanted us to see what the daycare is like on a normal day. It's much like going to a daycare centre during business hours. Usually, it was a quick visit- maybe 30 minutes at most. I certainly don't think it's a case of being demanding. As a parent, there is something comforting about seeing the environment that my child will be in. It's not about getting to know the other children present or seeing how the provider handles the children. It's just about getting a feel of the place, which is hard to do during the interview. It was also another opportunity for the daycare provider to see us and our children again, since accepting us into her care was a decision she had to make too. Of course, now that I am planning to open a daycare, I can understand the concerns that a provider might have regarding letting parents into their home. And I too am starting to wonder how I will handle this. But I think if I have already met them during the initial interview and feel comfortable with them at that point, then I would accommodate their request. I understand that these are their children and it's a big decision for them. I want them to feel comfortable with that decision.