Babies: 3 - 6 Months

Questions for potential babysitters?

So I'm meeting with two potential babysitters today that a local agency is sending over.  They do background checks and thorough interviews with them so it comes down to personal preference.  I'm afraid that I'm so sleep deprived that I'm just going to sit and tell them all about Gemma and forget to ask them any questions about themselves.  Do you ladies (especially those of you that have gone through this process) have any suggestions?

Re: Questions for potential babysitters?

  • You may want to post this on the working Moms board too.  I haven't had to interview anyone in 6 years so I can't think of anything.
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    You may want to post this on the working Moms board too.  I haven't had to interview anyone in 6 years so I can't think of anything.

    Will do!  Thanks!

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  • There is a list you can google, but it's LONG.  I mean, there are obvious things that are important but really, I just wanted to make sure I liked someone!

    I interviewed four girls and liked the 1st one best...I'm glad I interviewed the others but really it came down to just "feeling" it for me.

    Basic background is that i wanted someone who had experience with infants, was CPR certified, had a good driving record (even though I was sure that the sitter would have no reason to take LO somewhere), was comfortable with pay, was OK with a flexible schedule (I work from home) and looooved babies. :)

    Rian is great!  She is my age (29), she sits for another family in the area in the afternoons, her schedule meshed with mine, she accepted the offer of pay, and she has a ton of infant experience.  She also follows our no CIO rules, picks him up when he's fussing and is gentle and kind natured. I just liked her.  

     

    For me, it just came natural to also ask:

    How far do you live from me?  How long will it take you get here?

    Are you looking for other nannying positions?

    What hours do you prefer?

    How long do you think you'll be availalbe for the job? (we hired Rian on a 6 month basis with the hopes of her being here a year at least)

    Are they in school?  Do they have a boyfriend (I was looking for drama related issues that would come into play)?

    I also called all their references.

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