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How do I interview a sitter?
We are in need of a backup sitter or for evenings so we don't burn out Bambino's grandmas.
I'm planning on using Craigslist to start my search. But I have questions on the interview process. Do I meet the sitter in a neutral location first and ask questions that are important to me and ask to see her references? Then do I proceed with a little time at my home so she can get a tour, see our environment and get used to our animals?
It also makes me a little nervous leaving Bambino with someone totally new to both of us in our home...I need to chill because people do this all the time!!
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Re: How do I interview a sitter?
There are many ways to go about this - it is all about what makes you comfortable.
Care.com and sittercity.com both offer background checks - which is a nice feature.
I would do a phone interview - have a few questions to do an inital screening. Then interview in person the ones you like best. I always have people come to our house - but you could do a neutral location first.
Then I check references.
Then I would have them come over a few times while you are there - but doing laundry or something in another room. Then they can interact w/your kid w/o feeling like it is a performance - and you can listen in - see how things are going - intervene if you need to. Once you have establised a comfort level - go out for short outings - a trip to Target, etc. Once you feel you can trust them - you can go out for the night.
Hope this helps!!