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Questions to ask potential babysitter's references?

KelliLyneeKelliLynee member
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We are possibly switching our in home day care provider soon. I am meeting with someone who seems like a good fit this week, and she gave me a few references (previous boss at a daycare center, a few parents, a previous coworker, etc).

Does anyone have any tips on good questions to ask? I have some ideas but I will just leave this open ended and hopefully someone will be able to add some good ones to my list!

Thanks!

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Re: Questions to ask potential babysitter's references?

  • LSU628LSU628 member
    I've never used an in-home provider, but my biggest concern when relying on 1 person would be how often they call to tell you they can't watch your LO, how much advanced notice they give you when they are going to need a day off?
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  • LoCarbLoCarb member

    Ditto the pp on how the DCP will need time off for drs appts/vacations/sick days/holidays/etc...

    Will the DCP take children on car rides?

    CPR?

    Discipline? 

    I would ask the references how long used, what age of children and if they can share a story about the candidate.

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  • meg1974meg1974 member
    When I checked references for mine, I mostly just left it open and listened to what they had to say. I started out with "can you tell me a little about your experience with her?" and they filled in the rest. I didn't have to do a lot of prompting with specific questions. 


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