Hiring a Nanny? 10 Mary Poppins-Approved Questions You Need to Ask Each Child-Care Candidate by Katie Lewis

Parenting
4 years ago

Hiring a Nanny? 10 Mary Poppins-Approved Questions You Need to Ask Each Child-Care Candidate

Hiring a nanny? Here's are 10 questions you need to ask:

Experience/Background

  • What's your educational background? 
  • How long have you been a nanny? 
  • How many families have you worked for? 

Philosophy/Approach

  • Why do you like being a nanny?
  • What do you think are the qualities needed to be a good nanny? 
  • What is your childcare philosophy and style? 

Your Requirements

  • What is your philosophy on food and snacks? 
  • What is your flexibility with scheduling? 
  • When are you available to start? 

Additional Considerations

  • Are you comfortable holding and/or speaking to my child?

Good luck with your hunt for Mary Poppins! 

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