As a follow up to my last post on finding a nanny, here is a list of example questions for the nanny interview. The conversation will likely just run on its own (especially if you have a good applicant!), but having a list is always helpful!
1. What is your prior experience as a nanny (including age ranges of children, length of time with each family and reason for leaving your last family)? What age of child is your favorite to care for and why?
2. Are you CPR certified? If not, would you be willing to get certified? Have you taken any childcare classes?
3. What is your typical daily routine with your current family/last family you nannied for?
4. How flexible is your schedule? Could you stay late or arrive early if need be? Would you be interested in additional hours (say weekend babysitting for date nights)? If it is a nanny-share, how would you handle a situation where the other family needs you on one of the days you are scheduled to work for me?
5. Are you willing to do light housework/laundry/cooking/errand running? (They may say yes but would want to be paid more for this...) Is there anything you are NOT willing to do?
6. What do you like about being a nanny? What do you find most challenging?
7. What is your view on disciplining a child? (Not necessarily needed with an infant but good to know if the nanny stays with you a long time). Are you comfortable following any discipline rules I ask you to follow (i.e. will you follow through with time outs, etc.) ?
8. Do you prefer a more or less structured day? Are you willing to follow a schedule I provide, if desired?
9. How have you handled a baby crying uncontrollably?
10. Are you willing to take the baby out on walks or to playdates or activities?
11. How is your driving record? (If the nanny will be driving the baby)
Hope that helps anyone searching for a nanny or babysitter! If there are any questions I've left out that you think are important, leave them in the comments!
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