What Questions Should Parents Ask to Hire a Nanny or Sitter?

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It’s one of the most stressful decision to make. When it’s time to consider who will take care of your kids during work hours or other commitments, remember that it all starts with the right questions parents ask to hire the perfect match, and that time to adjust will be needed for both the new person and the kids.

A. Questions about Their Life

1. Why are you applying for this position?
2. Are you a tobacco user?
3. Do you have a driver’s license and reliable transportation?

B. Questions about Their Experience with Kids

1. What do children like the most about you?
2. What age range are you most comfortable working with?
3. Can you name your 3 favorite activities to do with kids?

C. Questions about Safety and Awareness

1. Are you CPR / first aid certified?
2. Are you vaccinated against Covid19 and the flu?
3. Can you a share an incident or event as a nanny where you had to alert the parents?

D. Situation Scenarios

1. What would you do if a child is not listening to you and yelling?
2. What would you do if a child refuses to go sleep?

Last Steps Before Committing

• Ask for references, do a background check
• Plan a test day to see how things go between the right candidate and your children
• Be clear about the house rules and expectations – ask the candidate if he/she has any questions or concerns.
• Consider setting up security cameras in your play room, living room for peace of mind.

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