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[AmyKidsCo]

I did the same thing a year ago and had a mom very upset with me. Worse, the mom works in the same school district as my DH! We did go through the interview anyway and got along really well - I might have gone with her baby instead of the other one if I'd met them before enrolling the first family.

Ironically she was SO upset at the time but later when I had an opening she wanted to stay where she was.

[Thriftylady]

I also hate interviewing. The OP is new, so one thing I have found is that I never schedule an interview without doing a "pre" interview of sorts. I do this by phone, messenger, or email depending how they contact me. I ONLY offer the in person interview if they seem like they may be a good fit. There are signs of I have learned over time that give me clues about that. And if they don't show up the the interview, I likely won't reschedule it. I won't for sure if they no call no show. Also based on the questions they ask and such it helps me see if they will be a good fit. Then the interview if I do one, narrows it down more.

So to the OP I would suggest for next time, go ahead and do all interviews to find the best fit. Don't offer a spot just to fill a spot, sometimes that backfires. Never hold a spot without a contract and deposit. There is more but that gets you started.

[Josiegirl]

I've never had this problem. I'm lucky to get 3 calls a year, let alone within the same month.
Truthfully, I'm not sure what I would've done. In order to cancel the other scheduled interviews, I'd make sure money exchanged hands and contracts were signed, all that jazz. It'd be just my luck potential dcf would rave and agree and commit verbally and I'd love them and then they'd never contact me again.
As for it being right or wrong to cancel the other interviews, I really don't see anything wrong with it except possibly burning bridges. Other than that, you're not wasting anyone's time and you let them know promptly. It's not like a dcparent who schedules an interview and never shows/never calls.
The other thought I had was that some people can be vengeful and mean-spirited, not to mention being told no kinda aggravates them enough to spread vicious gossip. And while some people don't listen to that kind of talk, there are always people who do.
With all that said, I'm glad you found a dcf who clicks that well, they're not all that common.

[Rockgirl]

I don't necessarily agree that all interviews should be conducted.
It may be good practice but in all honesty, interviewing ****s.
I really dislike interviewing. Especially if you have multiple days of interviews set up. I will only interview in the evening-don't get me started on why I have to do that. Keeping an extra clean house, paperwork on the ready, not being able to attend my sons practice/events, no family dinner, etc. It is just not worth it to go through all that when a good percent of the time the family doesn't show up anyway.
If I find someone who is a fit I have no problem letting other families know.
However, I do let them know that I will add them to my interest list and if I have a spot that should meet their needs I will call them.

I just consider it part of the gig. One of my least favorite parts, no doubt, but necessary.

[Nurse Jackie]

I guess it all depends. I have so many potential families call and schedule an interview that end up no call/no show. If I interview someone and I like them I'll offer the spot if not I'll move on to the next interview. However I do let them know that I am actively looking to fill the spot when they call so if I fill the spot I'll let them know. I've personally called to confirm interviews and had parents tell me they interviewed with a daycare the day before and decided to sign up on the spot with out having any intentions on calling to cancel the interview they scheduled with me.