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Hmm, I guess I have but never really called it observation. And it's been after I've met with the family and we both felt like it would be a good fit. I've allowed the parent to bring their child and play with us for 30 minutes or so, to acclimate their child to their 'new friends'. It's been awhile since I've done it that way though.
Nowadays, I always schedule interviews outside of daycare hours and most people never ask to come and hang out. They might stay a few extra minutes their first day or so to help. If a dcp asked, that's what I'd suggest to them.
I hate when people are observing what I'm doing. I get all kinds of nervous.
I have nothing to hide but am extremely introverted, self-conscious with low self-esteem(ok, I'm a mess Haha!) and would not portray myself in a good way, I'm sure. 
Someone mentioned trust and that's a biggie. If, by the time they've checked me out, the environment out, read over policies, talked with the people who referred them(that's how I've gotten most of my dcfs) and they're still not comfortable then maybe it's not a good fit.
Nowadays, I always schedule interviews outside of daycare hours and most people never ask to come and hang out. They might stay a few extra minutes their first day or so to help. If a dcp asked, that's what I'd suggest to them.
I hate when people are observing what I'm doing. I get all kinds of nervous.
I have nothing to hide but am extremely introverted, self-conscious with low self-esteem(ok, I'm a mess Haha!) and would not portray myself in a good way, I'm sure. Someone mentioned trust and that's a biggie. If, by the time they've checked me out, the environment out, read over policies, talked with the people who referred them(that's how I've gotten most of my dcfs) and they're still not comfortable then maybe it's not a good fit.
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