Nanny Interview Questionnaire

N.

There are a list of questions at http://www.nannynetwork.com/library/NannyLib/naninterview...

If the link doesn't work, google "nanny questions".

I recommend you do a background and credit check. If you need the nanny to drive, check the license, too. Lastly, do you own references and require two from families that he/she worked with for a least 1 year.

Best of luck - A.

Make sure she is educated!

I thought needing a degree for childcare was just funny not too long ago, then I decided to take a few early childhood education classes at the local community college for fun, and omg do they teach you more than I would have ever thought.

I AM a nanny!! I am looking for a new family. I have been a nanny for 2 different families. (1 1/2 years and almost 2 years now!!) I was a daycare head-teacher for 3 years, and have almost 2 years of college in early education completed!! If you are still looking I would love to talk to you:) The girls I am currently with now are school age, and they will not be needing me VERY soon!!! Please let me know if you are interested:) Thank you...

-L.:)

this is 3 months after your original post -- i have questions that i just put together but was told some where unfair... health and weight specifically. i took then from a nanny agency site so i thought it was the norm. we are looking for a live in -- where you successful?

I havent been in your shoes as far as needing a nanny, but I know the things that would be important to me is her parenting philosophies. I want to make sure the person caring for my baby shares the same views as I do, or is at least willing to "parent" the way I would. Some examples would be not leaving my infant to cry it out. Wearing him in a wrap if he seems fussy. Not feeding him anything I dont pre-approve. How would she handle a situation that required discipline and how do I feel about her methods? Basically just making sure we see eye to eye on things that are important to me. Ask for references too!!!!

Also, from what I hear, money is a HUGE issue. When to pay, how much, how often, what if there is a cancellation on her part or mine, etc...

Oh...and if you breatsfeed, make sure she knows how to safely handle, heat and store breastmilk and how much to give. Bottle fed babies tend to be over fed by care givers (formula or breastmilk) because the flow is faster and it takes baby 13 minutes to realize they are full, and you dont want to be pumping and having it wasted like that. Breastfed babies dont need as much per feed, but more feeds per day. If you do nurse, I have a math equation to help you figure out how much your baby needs while you are away so you know how much to pump. Send me a private message if you need it.

I hope that helps. Sorry I dont have much more to offer!