Seven Key Questions to Ask Your Nanny During an Interview
- What would you do with a child his age all day? This gives
insight into their childcare approach and helps make sure it aligns with what
families are looking for. - What do you consider the most important responsibility about
this job? This questions will demonstrate their level of passion for working
with children, and helps families decide if they are on the same page as the
nanny. - Have you ever had to call 911 or handle an emergency? This
gives insight into what they determine to be an emergency, how responsible they
are, and how they handle stressful situations. - How do you feel about doing extra things we may ask?-
folding laundry, washing a pan you didn’t dirty, etc? This gives insight into
how flexible and invested in your family the nanny may be. Our motto is “Second
to Mom”, and we all know a Mom’s work is never done! - What has been your favorite child care job so far and why?
This question will give the nanny a chance to tell you more about her previous
work experience in more detail, and gives parents a chance to get to know the
nanny’s work style better. - What are you looking for in a family you work for? This
question will help make sure that the nanny and families’ personalities and
childcare styles are aligned. - Do you have any health related problems that would keep you
from doing this job? It can be difficult on parents AND children to change
nannies, understanding the potential of any medical issues arising can help the
family make an informed decision, or give them the ability to plan ahead for
any issues that arises.
If you’re looking for the perfect nanny for your family, give us a call today at 321-501-5571!
