Some suggested questions to ask when interviewing a Nanny
- What is your current position and why do you want to leave?
- What are you looking for in your next position?
- What references do you have?
- How flexible are you?
- Have you booked any Holidays?
- When would you be available to start?
- What salary are you seeking?
- Would you accept the position if it were offered to you now?
- How would you entertain the children on a day to day basis?
- How would you keep the children occupied on a rainy day?
- What would you do if we were late back from work?
- Can you cook?
- What would you cook for a baby aged 0-1 or a child aged 2-5?
- Could you help my child/children with weaning, table manners, potty training, reading and writing?
- Are you trained in First Aid?
- What would you do in the case of an emergency, such as: a bad cut, burns, blow to the head, choking, high fever?
- How do you see your role in disciplining my child/children?
- Are you happy to baby-sit? Would you except to be paid extra for this?
- When did you pass your driving test? (ask to see their licence)
- Are you able to drive a manual or automatic car?
- What type of car do you have? Will it take child car seats?
- What type of insurance do you have (fully comp / 3rd party)
- Do you have insurance to carry employers’ children in your car?