Hiring a nanny is a lot of work and comes with many responsibilities. We hope you find our nanny interview question resource helpful as you navigate your nanny search.
NANNY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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BEYOND THE RESUME 01
At Hello, Nanny! It is our commitment to provide you with the tools you need to conduct successful candidate interviews. We encourage that you consider your family's personality, your children's personality, and your parenting style, and then pair that with a candidate that aligns in those areas. While training and education are key aspects to consider, they are not the only factors in play when finding your Nanny. We've put together a list of questions to help you dive further into your candidate's capacity to integrate into your family.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Could you tell us more about your childcare experience? Why did you choose to be a nanny?
How many families have you previously worked with?
What did you love or appreciate most about your previous family?
Do you hold any professional training or certifications relevant to childcare?
What motivates you to be a professional Nanny?
What are your strengths as a Nanny?
What are your weaknesses as a Nanny?
Tell me about a time that you made a mistake, what did you learn, and how did you handle it?
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CHILDCARE
Do you have favorite games or activities that you prefer to play with kids?
Share a day in the life of a Nanny, what does that consist of for you?
Do you incorporate any educational or scholastic practices into your day, eg, reading, writing, counting etc? When weather does not permit outside play, what are some of the indoor activities you suggest? Are you able to follow our specific parenting style? E.g. positive parenting vs. time outs and consequences
Describe a situation where an emergency arose, how did you handle it?
Are you open to following specific sleep- training methods? E.g. cry it out vs. rocking to sleep.
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LIFESTYLE QUESTIONS
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Were you involved or are you involved in any professional groups or sport activities?
What are some of your hobbies outside of work?
Would you be willing to cook or do laundry?
Is paid vacation a requirement for you? If so, how many weeks per year is ideal?
Are you open to traveling with our family for vacations?
What kinds of meals would you give to a child this age?
Can you swim? Have you taken care of children at a pool or beach?
In what instances would you use your cell phone while with the children?
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Be sure to take detailed notes in your family portal when discussing this section as it will help build out the framework of the extended offer agreement and formal job description. As JOB DESCRIPTION & COMPENSATION
a starting point and building block, we recommend the following questions:
What are you looking for in this job?
When would you be available to start?
Are you able to make a one-year commitment?
What is your availability for evenings and weekends?
What kind of housework are you comfortable doing?
What are your expectations from us?
Do you have a personal vehicle to transport the kids or do you prefer a family vehicle?
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FOUNDERS MESSAGE
As a career nanny with 15 years of experience, I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t in the nanny industry. With 6 years of experience as a placement and recruiting specialist, I understand the unique needs of each individual family. You need the perfect nanny that checks all the boxes, and I’m here to ensure that happens. I work with families like yours to help you understand industry standards so you can make the best choices for your family. My desire for Hello, Nanny! is to make finding the perfect nanny as easy as possible for you. Through my dedication to the process, I hope to facilitate a bond between your nanny and family the way one has formed between ours.
MARIE MOUAT & STEPHANIE FORNARO
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