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babysitter interview questions

jodi&mattjodi&matt
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My husband is going to be interviewing some babysitters later this week and we are trying to make sure we have a list of questions for them.  Do any of you have any questions you have used.
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Re: babysitter interview questions

  • ashleywebberashleywebber member

    Name:

     

    Phone Number:

     

    Address:


    E-mail:

     

    Age:

     

    How long have you been babysitting?

     

    What other childcare experience do you have?

     

    Do you still baby-sit for previous clients/are you currently baby-sitting for anyone?

     

    Do you have any experience babysitting newborns?

     

    What are the ages of other children you have watched?

     

    What do you like about baby-sitting and being around children?

     

    Tell me some things you most enjoyed about working with children in the past.

     

    What do you do in your spare time?  Hobbies?

     

    Have you taken any babysitting or first-aid/CPR courses?  If so, are you certified?

     

    Would you always be available Thursdays from 7:00PM ? 1:00AM minus valid excuses?

     

    Would you be interested in being called for other babysitting times?  If so, what is your availability?

     

    Do you have references?  Can I call all of your references?

     

    Do you have any questions for me?

     

    How much do you normally charge for someone with one child?

     

    Are you a non-smoker?

     

    Would you mind coming by and letting me acclimate you to the baby and the job?

     

    Do you prefer to be paid with cash or a check or does it make a difference?

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  • tara07733tara07733
    Are they CPR/first aid certified? Are they flexible with days/hours? How far in advance do you need to book for babysitting? Can s/he babysit on very short notice? What's the latest they'd want to babysit? How long have they done babysitting? I'm sure I'll think of other questions.
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  • mandymackmandymack member

    We just got through interviewing 10 sitters and we basically asked every question posted by the first poster!  Great list!  :)

    Knowing if they drive or would need to be picked-up/dropped off was important as we interviewed sitters that lived further than 10 miles from us (as well as those in our town).

    Also, if they are in High School/College, knowing their schedules (class times, after-school practices, plays, Prom, exams, part-time jobs, etc.) is really helpful so you know when they can/can't actually sit for you was helpful for us, too.

     

    Good luck!!!

    eclaire 9.10.06  diggy 6.2.11

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