Interview questions- for parents

[playfelt]

Obvious ones include their working hours, and I try to get out location although they are sometimes protective of that info but it tells me how far they are going and the liklihood of being late or the stability of their job. I usually start out my conversation rather than launching into my presentation I ask them what it is they are looking for in childcare - that's how I find out if I am the first or tenth interview, the process they are using as well as usually the first few things they mention are what is most important to them so if they say we want an educational program first instead we want our child to be in a loving home with friends to play with I know what they are expecting of me. It helps me to tailor my presentation to them.

I ask about the child's routine now - that's how I learn about his sleeping, eating, mom's attachment. I ask about the child's previous exposure to other children - playgroup, relatives, or none.

When showing the forms I do show them the info page and remind them to put down anything they think will make the first few days go more smoothly such as under sleep let me know tummy, back, side, etc.

[Dreamalittledream]

...put down anything they think will make the first few days go more smoothly such as under sleep let me know tummy, back, side, etc.

Hope you don't mind if I borrow your wording for my info. sheets? I currently ask the question about nap time routine but in all cases they have just put times and no other details (I take some of that blame as I should take more time in thoughtful interview questions for them that would give me the needed insight). I think going forward I will time interviews/visits during closed hours. More time for me to sit down with them.