Interview Questions

Baby

• Our baby seems to cry for hours in the night? What would you do?

• Our baby spits up after being fed nearly every time. What could this be, what should you do?

• We believe in letting our baby cry himself to sleep so that he will be sleeping through the night at 10 weeks old. OR We believe that our baby should be gently rocked to sleep. Are you able to support us in providing that care when we're not present?

• Do you record overnight activities? (i.e. bowel movements, food intake, time, meds, etc.)

• How do you assist a breastfeeding mom overnight?

 

Household

• What responsibilities will you have with our family/newborn?

• Do you provide light housekeeping? If yes, what will you / won't you do?

• How do you communicate if there is a problem or concern?

• Do you have a religious preference? If yes, are you able to honor our religious intent even when different from your own?

 

Nanny

• Please tell us a little bit about yourself.

• What hobbies or extracurricular activities do you participate in?

• How long have you been working with children/infants?

• How did you start working with children/infants?

• What training, certifications, or special skills do you have regarding children/infants?

• What is your favorite age to work with? Why?

• Please share past experiences working with infants specifically.

• What was the family like?

• What were your responsibilities?

• Do you require a bed if providing overnight care?

• Is the drive and location comfortable for you? How long did it take you to get here?

• Are the hours alright with your schedule?

• Please share your best and worst experiences with a family. Why?

• Do you have pets?

• Are you allergic to any of our pets?

 

Other

• If we have questions on development or require resources, can you help us?

• Do you file your own taxes or are we responsible?

• Do you require a written and signed contract to outline the position?

• May we contact past employers and references?

• Will you work holidays if needed? Will your holiday pay be different?

 

Daytime

• Are you comfortable driving with the children?

• Do you have an updated driver’s license, car registration, and car insurance?

• Do you require a financial reimbursement with mileage?

• Will you run errands if necessary?

• Do you cook meals for the family or just the children?

• What was your past experience with vacation time? (notice, time off, etc.)

• Do you have health insurance or do you require coverage?

• Will we be required to provide you with food and beverage while working in our home?

• What is your philosophy on children and television?

• How often do you use the television/phone during the day?

• Are you familiar with computer games for children?