what kind of questions to ask for a Nanny interview?

Question

i have 2 kids- 4 yr old and 14 mth old

any suggestions on how and from where to do background and criminal checks??

Answer 1

For background and criminal checks, check out Family Watchdog.com, also, check with the circuit court system since they are putting criminal histories on there. Check the one that is for the last three places the nanny lived.

I would want to know among other things:

a. How do they handle discipline?
b. When things are getting too stressful with the kids, what is their plan of action?
c. What are their expectations of you?
d. Why are they a nanny?
e. What they like best about their job and what they like least.
f. What kinds of behaviors annoy them most?

Answer 2

Yes--there are some rotten nannies out there but screen well and you can find a great nanny. I was a nanny and now I am a mother....

the following is a list of things for a nanny to ask a family, looking it over should give you ideas of things that you will want to cover when interviewing as well is helping you formulate questions of your own:

u should make the best decision possible about taking a new position. Ask everything you want to know that can help you make an educated decision. It's a good idea to prepare questions in advance, so you get all the information you need and you don't overlook anything important to you. It also makes you look more professional. Try to keep your questions the same as you go from one interview to the next so you can compare one family to another fairly.
Please tell me about your children...
You need to know all you can about the children: names and ages, personalities, schedules, interests, activities, any special needs.

What is your philosophy for childcare?
You need to know what the parents' beliefs are for things like discipline, potty training, bed wetting, using a bottle or pacifier, and other important matters.

Please tell me about your family life and lifestyle...
You need to know all you can about the life in the home: do the parents work, and what they do, what are their hours, do they work weekends, do they travel, do they work at home, how do the children fit with your work schedules, what are the parents outside interests and how do they affect the children.

Why do they want in-home childcare?
You need to know the reasons they want a nanny and why they prefer it to outside day care.

Have they employed a nanny before? What was s/he like? What did s/he do for the family? Why did s/he leave? Did they have a nanny growing up?

How do they plan to share concerns with you about the children and their care? How should you share concerns with them?
Having a definite process for communicating needs or problems with the children adds to your professionalism and is very important to your success in their home.

What will my responsibilities be?
You need to know what's expected of you. What will my hours be? Should I be here before school? What are the childcare responsibilities... meals, play dates, doctor's visits, baby laundry, school drop-off and pick-up, taking to music classes sports teams, or day camp.

Are there duties besides childcare... family laundry, grocery shopping and errands, starting dinner, light housekeeping. Ask for specifics.

If position is live-in...
Where will the nanny stay?
How and when can I use the car?
Can friends visit?
What about off duty hours? Must the nanny "disappear" or can she feel comfortable spending time with the family?
How are off-duty meal times handled?
Does the nanny have her own phone? How is the phone bill handled?

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http://www.northshorenannies.com/content_perm.html

Good Luck, the process can be long and tiresome but it's well worth it when you find the perfect nanny...I did and I couldn't be happier!

Answer 3

You want to give her situations... such as 14mo old is having a fit and the 4 year old wont listen how does she handle this. Also what type of discipline does she see fit for each child. Make sure she is CPR and first aid certified.
You want to call references and ask previous employers questions about her attendance at her job (if she called out alot you dont want her). Also i'd suggest having her there a few days while you're still home so you and your kids can get used to her.

Not sure about the background checks though.

Answer 4

1) Is she current on her vaccinations? (Don't laugh. It's a big deal) 2) Does she have 3 references? 3) Does she have a car, insurance and license? 4) Can she be bonded? (this would weed out criminal convictions) 5) Who pays for her liability insurance? 6) Is there any reason she couldn't work late if she had to? 7) Is she willing to do light housecleaning or cooking? 8) What are her ideas for television time, discipline, reading, naps,exercise and crying? 9) Is she willing to forgo visitors during her work hours? 10) Does she smoke? 11) What are her expectations?

Answer 5

if i could do a back gound check?
what kind of parents did they have?
do they know c.p.r?
how many years have they been around childern?
and most inportant...do they believe in God?
do they know how to pay attention to the kids on a play ground?
do they pay attention when they are out?
do they know not to leave a child in a car when ever going into a store?
do they smoke? do they drink?
do they steal?
oh my the list goes on and on. it's so much in this world today that was'nt years ago you have to be really careful.

Answer 6

make certain you recognize their expectancies so which you may nicely be attentive to in case you're prepared or waiting to purpose to fulfill them. Ask inquiries to make sparkling what form of discipline is suitable or unacceptable to the mothers and fathers if the baby is older than an toddler, to ward off destiny misunderstandings. in the event that they have older infants, ask approximately their previous nannies,if any, and don't be afraid to ask in the event that they might techniques in case you contacted them. they choose references from you, that is straightforward so you might desire to be attentive to what different nannies' adventure has been with them, if any. maximum heavily, attempt to make particular you recognize as nicely as available what their thought is of your popular jobs and how they assume you to shield issues that could arise.

Answer 7

What is the way they discipline a child who isn't listening, do they or have they had children, do they have any references you could call who have known them for a while or who they have babysat for before........be sure you know as much as possible about them. Your children are the most important thing you have.

Answer 8

Please take the time to figure out why you would allow a stranger into your home to raise your children. Interview yourself first. A four year old and a 14 month old still need their mother.

Answer 9

Well....if I were you, I would ask for a background check, criminal record check references, etc. Ask their views on discipline....offer situations and ask what she would do if___ Happened. Make sure they are EXPERIENCED!!!!

Answer 10

Well, I think the most important question should be whether she have experience with children and whether she has certifications. So you can see if she is good, or bad.I hope you`ll understand my english :-)